The primary role of the instructional specialist will be to work directly with teachers to improve instruction and achievement in areas related second language acquisition.
Education/Certification
QUALIFICATIONS:
Texas Teacher's Certification/Bachelor's Degree with Master's Degree preferred
Certification in a foreign language and/or Bilingual Certification
Experience
Five years of successful classroom experience as a LOTE or Dual Language Immersion teacher
Two years of leadership (department chair, campus/district committees) experience preferred
Major Responsibilities And Duties
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
Model effective teaching strategies through demonstration teaching in classrooms
Promote and support advanced academics language opportunities in International Baccalaureate, Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses
Utilize good communication and interpersonal skills
Displays a strong ability to work independently as a self-starter with excellent time management skills
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Possess a broad knowledge regarding curriculum content and teaching strategies with specific content knowledge at multiple levels of instruction
Demonstrate success in improving student achievement as measured by class success/failure rate
Experience in Dual Language Immersion, Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate
Experience in providing accommodations for linguistically diverse students
Experience working with native speakers of a target language (e.g. MS AP)
Develop aligned curriculum assessments for LOTE courses
Develop Credit by Exams across languages to reflect current student demographics
Oversee LOTE specific curriculum planning, writing, development and implementation and seek to create vertical alignment in collaboration with dual language immersion specialists
ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Exhibit a high proficiency in computer usage and instructional technology.
Assist the World Language Director with the purchase, selection and evaluation of supplemental resources
Assist the World Language Director with the research, implementation and evaluation of innovative programs and strategies
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Foster strong school-home relations for parents of students in LOTE and Dual Language Immersion programs
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Provide assistance and support to both new and experienced LOTE teachers during the school day and after school
Obtain training in strategies for special needs students (Dyslexia, 504, G/T, Immigrant)
MISCELLANEOUS
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of World Languages, especially in the area of working collaboratively with World Language specialists
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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