Emergent Bilingual Support Specialist, Elementary, 2026-2027

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university (preferred)
• Certification in bilingual education (preferred) or ESL certification
• Texas certification in elementary education
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as an emergent bilingual classroom teacher
• Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and cooperating with others

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 193 days

SALARY:

$66,267/IA-3

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers to provide targeted support and interventions for emergent bilingual (EB) students.
• Collaborate with emergent bilingual teachers in the planning and implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), TEKS, and district curriculum to differentiate instruction for EB students.
• Utilize STAAR, TELPAS, and district data to develop campus action plans to improve the academic progress and achievement for EB students.
• Facilitate training on English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and linguistic accommodations to build teacher capacity and support differentiated instruction for EB students.
• Serve as a liaison between the campus and district to support the alignment of the emergent bilingual program.
• Coach emergent bilingual teachers in implementing individualized linguistic accommodations aligned with the TELPAS domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Collaborate with the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) to assist in the identification, placement, linguistic accommodations, evaluation, reclassification, and monitoring of EB students.
• Participate in district trainings and professional development focused on supporting EB students.
• Ensure compliance with state statues and requirements for EB students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occastional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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