Granbury Independent School District
Instructional Specialist Bilingual/ESL
Granbury Independent School District, Granbury, Texas, United States, 76048
***Granbury ISD requires references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.***
CONTRACT DAYS: 198 DAYS
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To facilitate the Bilingual/ESL Programs to ensure instructional improvement and student success. The focus of the position is Bilingual/ESL curricular improvement and teacher support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree (Masters Degree preferred)
Valid Texas Teacher Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of bilingual and ESL curriculum design and implementation
Knowledge of state curriculum and assessments
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs.
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Bilingual / fluent in Spanish.
Experience:
Five years experience as a classroom teacher
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Assists teachers and administrators to develop, revise, align, and implement District curriculum in the areas assigned.
2. Assists teachers in the development of local assessments.
3. Assists teachers and staff in the development of high-quality instruction that engages all students.
4. Work with teachers to develop and implement effective intervention strategies and programs.
5. Works with teachers and administrators to enhance the learning experiences of a culturally diverse student population.
6. Collaborates with teachers and administrators to make instructional decisions based on what is best for students.
7. Assists teachers and staff in improving student performance on state assessments.
8. Assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering professional development.
9. Supports classroom instruction through modeling and mentoring.
10. Assists teachers in disaggregating and interpreting school, District, and State assessment data.
11. Confers with teachers and administrators concerning issues in the areas assigned
12. Assists teachers and other instructional specialists with the coordination of District efforts to improve education for each child.
13. Gathers and analyzes data for assigned subject areas.
14. Coordinates and communicates effectively with department chairs and attends department meetings as appropriate.
15. Meets weekly to plan collaboratively with department teachers.
16. Attends professional development as appropriate.
17. Maintains a professional and respectful demeanor towards teachers, students, parents, and staff.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Instructional technology as available in district.
Working Conditions:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain
emotional control under stress.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.
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.
District Benefits: Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System
CONTRACT DAYS: 198 DAYS
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To facilitate the Bilingual/ESL Programs to ensure instructional improvement and student success. The focus of the position is Bilingual/ESL curricular improvement and teacher support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree (Masters Degree preferred)
Valid Texas Teacher Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of bilingual and ESL curriculum design and implementation
Knowledge of state curriculum and assessments
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs.
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Bilingual / fluent in Spanish.
Experience:
Five years experience as a classroom teacher
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Assists teachers and administrators to develop, revise, align, and implement District curriculum in the areas assigned.
2. Assists teachers in the development of local assessments.
3. Assists teachers and staff in the development of high-quality instruction that engages all students.
4. Work with teachers to develop and implement effective intervention strategies and programs.
5. Works with teachers and administrators to enhance the learning experiences of a culturally diverse student population.
6. Collaborates with teachers and administrators to make instructional decisions based on what is best for students.
7. Assists teachers and staff in improving student performance on state assessments.
8. Assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering professional development.
9. Supports classroom instruction through modeling and mentoring.
10. Assists teachers in disaggregating and interpreting school, District, and State assessment data.
11. Confers with teachers and administrators concerning issues in the areas assigned
12. Assists teachers and other instructional specialists with the coordination of District efforts to improve education for each child.
13. Gathers and analyzes data for assigned subject areas.
14. Coordinates and communicates effectively with department chairs and attends department meetings as appropriate.
15. Meets weekly to plan collaboratively with department teachers.
16. Attends professional development as appropriate.
17. Maintains a professional and respectful demeanor towards teachers, students, parents, and staff.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Instructional technology as available in district.
Working Conditions:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain
emotional control under stress.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.
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.
District Benefits: Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System