SPECIALIST ENGLISH LEARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2024-2025

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment for all elementary grade levels
• Valid Texas ESL Certification
• Valid Bilingual Certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience working with EB students
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience working with EB students at the elementary level preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of campus leadership experience (ex. team leader, etc.) preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of ESL education and effective instructional practice to support emergent bilingual students
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the implementation of district initiatives
• Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessment development
• Demonstrated knowledge in Bilingual, ESL, and / or Dual language programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing in additional languages preferred

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting / carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms;

and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.

May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.