AI2, Eligible for Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation
ACE STIPEND
$5,000 Annual ACE Instructional Support Stipend (in accordance with the District ACE Compensation Plan)
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The ELL Specialist•Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Campus supports the implementation of the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) instructional model by providing teachers and identified ELL students with targeted academic interventions to support to ensure the core content being taught is comprehensible. The ELL Specialist works collaboratively with campus leadership, instructional coaches, and teachers to strengthen instructional practices, support data-driven instruction, and accelerate student achievement. The ELL Specialist plays a critical role in the campus instructional leadership structure by supporting the continuous cycle of instructional planning, classroom observation, feedback, and data analysis that drives improved teaching and learning. All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion 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.
DISCLAIMER
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.
SPECIAL FUNDING
This position may be funded by federal and/or state grants. Employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, employment may be subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable. Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.
FEDERAL TIME AND EFFORT REPORTING
The employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required