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