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Specialist, ELL, HS (2026-2027 School Year)
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$62,513 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Specialist, ELL, HS (2026-2027 School Year)
Spring Independent School District
WESTFIELD HS
- Houston, Texas This job is also posted in Spring ISD
Job Details
Job ID:
5924167
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Days per
Year:
187
Min:
$62,750
Mid:
$75,602
JOB TITLE:
ELL Specialist
REPORTS TO
Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS
Exempt
PAY GRADE
AI 2
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The ELL Specialist will serve to increase the academic achievement and graduation rate of English Language Learners and ensure Bilingual and/or ESL program compliance. The ELL Specialist will provide teachers and identified ELL students with targeted support to ensure the core content being taught is comprehensible. The ELL Specialist will spend at least 75% of the time working directly with teachers and students and approximately 25% of the time addressing compliance and administrative duties. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Preferred:
Master's Degree from an accredited college and university
Three years classroom experience
Valid Texas Teacher Bilingual certification
Valid Texas Teacher ESL certification
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Detail oriented and able to handle deadline pressures
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Quality oral presentations and written reports
Facilitation of workshops
Thorough understanding of state and federal requirements for language support services
Comprehensive knowledge of the LPAC process
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Coach teachers through team planning sessions to tailor instruction and differentiate instructional strategies for the varied language proficiency levels of students
Collaborate with teachers to develop effective interventions for ELL student success
Provide plans for additional academic/language supports to identified students
Convene LPAC meetings when warranted for program placement, assessment decisions, monitoring during the year and end of year LPAC meetings
Conduct data analysis of student performance data to provide guidance to the LPAC and ELL teachers and monitor academic achieve and progress.
Maintain records of student progress, interventions used, and linguistic accommodations
Monitor coding of ELL student information as it relates to demographics and special programs to ensure accuracy of state and local testing
Train teachers to understand, disaggregate and use student achievement and language data to enhance their instruction and Professional Learning Communities
Participate, in district LPAC meetings, trainings, and/or professional development hosted by the Multilingual Department and/or Workforce Development
Support the LPAC and Admission Review and Dismissal Process for dually coded ELL/Special Education students
Assist the campus with state and federal compliance
All other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will require traveling within the district.
Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Benefits
- Professional Development