Multilingual Instructional Specialist (2688)

BAKERRIPLEY•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Multilingual Instructional Specialist is a strategic leadership role dedicated to ensuring the academic and linguistic success of emergent bilingual (EB) students. This position bridges the gap between state compliance and classroom excellence. The Multilingual Instructional Specialist will be responsible for designing district-wide systems, developing educators in content-based language instruction (CBLI), and overseeing the LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) process to ensure every student receives the support they are legally and pedagogically entitled to.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Valid State Teaching Certification with Bilingual or ESL endorsement.
Proven track record of improving outcomes for emergent bilingual students
Experience leading LPAC processes or district-level multilingual initiatives.
Deep knowledge of state and federal regulations (Title III)
Fluency in data analysis
Ability to coach adult learners.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in ESL, Bilingual Education, or Educational Leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive strategic plans, procedures, and protocols to support EB students across the district.
Author and maintain the district Multilingual Handbook; design the Bilingual Education (BE)/ESL summer school programs.
Create a year-long professional development (PD) roadmap focused on multilingual best practices.
Collaborate on the strategic allocation of BEA Funds, specifically for teacher development and certification support.
Provide hands-on coaching and professional learning for teachers regarding language development and content-based instruction.
Develop look-fors and feedback loops for instructional rounds to ensure best linguistic practices are utilized across all grade levels.
Facilitate district-wide training for: LPAC Chairs and Coordinators (BOY, MOY, EOY cycles), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) implementation, ELD Blocks and supplemental software (e.g., Summit K12), IOWA and Pre-LAS/LAS Link assessment proctoring.
Lead and manage district-level LPAC activities; ensure campus coordinators maintain meticulous documentation, including parent permissions and SIMS coding.
Complete state BE Exceptions and ESL Waiver forms; ensure teacher certifications align with state assignments.
Generate campus and district data reports; spot-check newly enrolled EB files for compliance and historical documentation.
Ensure linguistic accommodations are not only provided in the classroom but are accurately documented for state testing.
Manage the ordering of Pre-LAS, LAS Link, and IOWA test kits; manage DRC accounts and training access for administrators.
Partner with the District Testing Coordinator (DTC) for ELD block platform rostering and technology needs for state assessments.
Ensure campuses are equipped with essential tools, including bilingual dictionaries, headphones, and graphic organizers.
Partner with the Family Engagement Specialist to implement Title III Parent, Family, and Community events.
Collaborate with ARD committees, Campus Testing Coordinators (CTCs), and external partners like Region 4 ESC to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
Provide campus leadership with templates and timelines for parent notifications regarding progress, reclassification, and program exit.
Perform other duties as assigned.