Instructional Coach - ESL/Newcomer (215 Days) Multiple Positions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree, valid Teacher Certification, Bilingual or ESL Certification
• Five years of successful teaching experience working with English Language Learners
• Knowledge of the district's education theory of action plan, second language acquisition and campus leadership experience
• Knowledge of secondary curriculum and instructional resources related to English as a second language
• Program development, implementation, presentation and training skills required
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skill required to achieve the goals of the position

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Work in collaboration with planning teams to improve the quality of service and instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) that are in alignment with district policy and initiatives
• Collaborate with content and enrichment programs to provide equitable access to rigor in the language(s) of the instruction for the ELLs
• Provide expertise, technical assistance, and training to secondary campuses to support the linguistic and academic achievement of the ELLs
• Assist campuses in planning and implementing support for ELLs across all disciplines to achieve both campus and district achievement targets
• Conduct content-specific and individualized workshops for campuses serving the ELLs with explicit instructional strategies for second language learners
• Develop and conduct professional development for ESL teachers and other district stakeholders in alignment with state standards, and instructional strategies for ELLs
• Keep abreast of current professional research and legislation affecting ELLs education programs through explicit staff development and local/national conferences
• Contribute as a constructive and collaborative M-LEP team member
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Minimum          Maximum

$52,414             $81,579

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines.  A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the executive director – Human Resources.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H