Language Immersion Coordinator

ESC Region 11•Grand Prairie, TX

11h•$68,000

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Language Immersion Coordinator is a Texas-certified educator who is actively involved at the campus level in the design and delivery of effective, appropriate services to students identified as Limited English Proficient.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with ESL
Deep understanding of TEKS, intervention models, and assessment tools.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of organization.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration and the Board.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Reading, Literacy, or Curriculum and Instruction is preferred
Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience with a strong background in literacy instruction.
Proven experience in coaching teachers and leading professional development.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Curriculum Coordinator, Dean of Academics and Instruction, Principals, and DOE to maintain compliance with all federal, state and local standards.
Coordinates and/or conducts appropriate testing, evaluation, and identification of students who qualify for ESL services.
Schedules and conducts LPAC meetings as needed.
Maintains current, confidential, accurate, and compliant student records including becoming intimately familiar with student records and actively monitoring progress and deadlines in order to ensure compliance with district, state and federal guidelines.
Acts as a liaison with the classroom teacher(s) for the purpose of ensuring adequate ESL instruction.
Assists in developing, coordinating, and reviewing district ESL policies and procedures.
Maintains and communicates current knowledge of federal, state and local requirements relevant to ESL programs.
Provides thorough and timely reports, data and information as requested.
Assists in providing training to teachers in compliance and best practices in ESL strategies.
Collaborates with the Curriculum Coordinator and Dean of Academics and Instruction to develop coherent, appropriate curricula for ESL students.
Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
Works with newcomer students, or helps coordinate newcomer services for students new to the country.
Serves as the District Testing Coordinator, and under the supervision of the DOE, will facilitate valid and reliable state assessment procedures and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics and Instruction and Director of Education.
Provides district-level leadership for Dual Language/Language Immersion programs to ensure alignment with TEA Dual Language Program Models (One-Way and Two-Way).
Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local requirements related to Dual Language programs, including ESSA and TEA bilingual education guidelines.
Collaborates with the Director of Academics, Curriculum Coordinator, and campus administrators to monitor program fidelity and effectiveness.
Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of Dual Language curriculum aligned to TEKS in both program languages.
Collaborates with curriculum teams to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of instruction across grade levels in Dual Language classrooms.
Supports the use of research-based instructional strategies that promote biliteracy, bilingualism, and high academic achievement.
Assists campuses in implementing appropriate language allocation plans and instructional models.
Coordinates assessment practices for Dual Language students, including progress monitoring in both languages.
Analyzes student performance data to inform instructional decisions, program improvements, and professional learning needs.
Supports campuses with TELPAS, STAAR, and other required assessments as they relate to Dual Language learners.
Provides coaching, modeling, and feedback to Dual Language teachers to strengthen instructional practices.
Designs and facilitates professional development focused on bilingual instruction, biliteracy development, sheltered instruction, and culturally responsive practices.
Supports recruitment, onboarding, and retention of bilingual and Dual Language educators in collaboration with HR and campus leadership.
Serves as a resource for parents and families regarding Dual Language program goals, benefits, and expectations.
Supports campuses in communicating effectively with families of Dual Language students in their home language when appropriate.
Participates in parent meetings, informational sessions, and community outreach related to bilingual and immersion programming.
Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of Dual Language programs and makes recommendations for improvement and expansion.
Supports campuses in continuous improvement efforts related to bilingual and immersion education.