Sheltered Instruction Specialist Title III
226 Days
Pay Grade 104
Salary Range:  Min. $72,223   Mid. $86,838   Max. $101,454
Job Req #30600  

DATE AVAILABLE:  (2024-2025) School Year

 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
          Required:
 

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certification in Bilingual Education or
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certification with English as a Second Language Supplemental.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience in public education at multiple grade levels.

 
 
        Special Knowledge & Skills:
 

• Knowledge of the implementation of instructional strategies that promote and enhance the academic and linguistic achievement of English learners.
• Understanding and knowledge of the implementation of dual language, bilingual, and sheltered instruction programs.
• Knowledge of the implementation of LPAC requirements.
• Knowledge in second language acquisition and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Understanding the implementation of Emergent Bilinguals (EB) professional development programs.
• Understanding of providing academic and socio-emotional support to special EL populations such as SIFE, Asylee/Refugee, and Newcomers.

 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:  

Instructional and Program Management 

• Provide support for implementing and stewardship of elementary EL Programs, specifically Dual Language education, Bilingual education, and Sheltered Instruction. 
• Implements best practices related to technology use in the Emergent Bilinguals (EB) classroom and computer labs.
• Collaborate at grade-level team/department meetings to analyze Emergent bilingual (EB) assessment data, review student work, debrief classroom observations and best practices, identify student needs, and plan differentiated instruction.
• Provide support by working with teachers to plan, deliver, and analyze lessons.
• Provide instructional support to teachers, when necessary, regarding effective strategies for Emergent Bilinguals (EB).
• Supports campus administration in providing professional development addressing Emergent bilingual (EB) specific program requirements and course content, including ELPS, sheltered instruction, and TELPAS PLDs.
• Collaborates with the principal and teachers to ensure that professional development plans and intervention services are aligned with Emergent bilingual (EB) linguistic and academic needs.
• Conducts demonstration lessons and facilitates classroom observations to improve instruction for Emergent Bilinguals (EB).
• Assists with coordinating the development and implementation of innovative instructional programs serving English language learners to achieve identified needs.
• Works with campuses to facilitate student information and performance systems in English language learners' teaching/learning process.
• Visits school sites and classrooms to assist administrators and teachers in effectively implementing sheltered instruction.
• Supports the LPAC administration in addressing instructional compliance activities, ILAP implementation, and annual audits.

 
Student Management

• Provides instructional support to schools to accelerate English language proficiency of students not demonstrating required growth as measured by TELPAS.
• Assists in implementing procedures to maximize English language learners' instructional opportunities within each elementary school.

 
Policy, Reports, and Law

• Works to ensure schools comply with federal, state, and local requirements outlined in statutes, education code, administrative code, and policies for English language learners.
• Interprets and implements school district policies and procedures for the schools related to implementing Emergent Bilinguals (EB) programs.
• Supports LPAC administration in preparing federal/state/local reports accurately and in a timely manner and makes local recommendations relative to Emergent Bilinguals (EB) programs as requested.
• Supports and follows federal, state, and local rules and policies.

 
Budget and Inventory

• Works with teachers and technology staff to select resources compatible with the goals of the bilingual and ESL programs and any related technological resources available.

 
Personnel Management

• Provides support, encouragement, opportunities, and structure for staff to continually design more effective teaching and learning experiences for all students.
• Provides timely, specific feedback to educators serving English learners that validates best practices and encourages reflection.
• Systematically and fairly recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of staff and students.

 
Communications and Community Relations

• Promotes and supports structures for family and community involvement across the district.
• Collaboratively establishes a culture that welcomes and honors families and communities and seeks to engage them in student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None.

 
FOR INFORMATION:  Kimberly Marsh - Executive Director of Leadership Elementary
                                  Email: klmarsh@garlandisd.net
 
APPLICATION:  GISD Application - must be online at www.garlandisd.net
 
Attach the following to the online application:

• Cover Letter
• Detailed resume with references that include current supervisor
• Complete transcripts of undergraduate and graduate
• Copy of certifications if applicable

 
              Dr. Gradyne Brown - Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
                                             Email:  jobs@garlandisd.net                                                                   
 
DEADLINE:   Until filled
 
INTERVIEWS:  Conducted as needed