Teacher, Bilingual/ESL (PK-5)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Teacher, Bilingual

Evaluation Type

T-TESS

Department

Assigned Campus

Pay Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule/Bilingual Stipend

FLSA

Exempt

Date Revised

May 2023

Supervisor

Principal

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Provide bilingual education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subjects while developing their English and Spanish language proficiencies.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Management

• Work collaboratively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
• Develop and deliver lessons according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines that incorporate accommodations for differences in student learning
• Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Develop and modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability and language levels.

Student Management

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Report student progress according to campus and District guidelines in a timely
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely
• Be a positive role model for
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Develop and submit lesson plans, including substitute lesson plans, as
• Work collaboratively with District staff to serve the needs of all student groups according to the guidelines established in policy.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records, and other documents, as
• Plan and supervise assignments of volunteers in the classroom, when
• Follow District and department policies and

Organization Improvement:

• Support the mission and vision of the campus and
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills that are aligned with campus, programmatic and District needs.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees, as

Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:

• Analyze data to determine and address individual student
• Administer state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal
• Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning corrective action for the affected group of students and/or campuses.

School/Community Relations:

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and
• Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District's initiatives.

Organization Morale:

• Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.

Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provide guidance and direction as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for assigned
• Knowledge of English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• Knowledge of the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs)
• Knowledge of Sheltered Instruction strategies
• Knowledge of second language acquisition strategies, particularly those applicable to dual language programs
• Knowledge of bilingual program models for the state of Texas
• Knowledge of the Linguistic Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement
• Knowledge of continuous improvement
• Skill in using technology as a learning tool in all content
• Skill in engaging others in collective inquiry and problem
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and using data to support student
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional practices in a professional learning community
• Ability to organize and prioritize work

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required bilingual endorsements and/or required training for subject and level assignment.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under
• Work with frequent
• Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand
• Lift and carry up to 20
• Move textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom
• Work occasional prolonged or irregular
• Communicate in both English and Spanish

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is normally performed in an interior work environment with little or no exposure to physical