District Secondary EB Instructional Specialist

Primary Purpose: To work directly with Secondary ESL/Sheltered teachers to provide support, coaching and training to ensure that course content is comprehensible and accessible to EB students. To model lessons and monitor classroom implementation of best practices for our EB students. To assist the Director of Bilingual/EB Programs in the implementation of programs necessary for the success of language minority students.

To provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of services to EB teachers and students. To work in the development of curriculum and appropriate teaching strategies.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in education Texas teaching certificate/ESL certification Special Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of second language acquisition. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Ability to work with teachers who service EB students Ability to analyze data to enhance EB student performance Experience: Five years experience as a Secondary ESL/Sheltered classroom teacher Leadership roles in school related projects Salary: Teacher /210 Days