Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Development Develop and implement lesson plans, both individually and in collaboration with classroom teachers that meet the District’s and TEA’s curricular requirements (TEKS and ELPS) Develop and implement lessons, both individually and in collaboration with classroom teachers that are linguistically accommodated and differentiated commensurate to language proficiency level Provide instruction to ELLs in a pull-out or an inclusionary classroom setting commensurate to language proficiency level Use student data systematically and routinely to guide instructional decisions to meet English Learner’s needs Assess English language learners’ linguistic abilities as related to desired educational goals Monitor student progress consistently through TELPAS and other formative and summative evaluation and use results to plan linguistically appropriate instruction Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available digital tools to enhance learning Manage instructional settings and other parts of a campus to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, safe and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and are linguistically accessible to students Adhere to district guidelines regarding allotted language instruction time Participate as a member of the campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) as required Apply knowledge of state and district policies and procedures surrounding the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Maintain appropriate student’s documentation according to state and district guidelines Administer appropriate assessments to measure language proficiency according to state and district guidelines Collaboration Collaborate with other professionals to carry out school wide instructional or related activities for English language learners Collaborate with general education and special education teachers to ensure student's linguistic and instructional needs are being met Establish and maintain oral and written communication on instructional expectations with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or appropriate to assignment Implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with accelerating English language proficiency for ELLs Be an advocate for and ensure that English language learners have an equitable educational opportunity May, as itinerant, serve at two or more schools on a regular basis May make off-school site visits to monitor students, confer with employers, or site instructors If the position is tied to coaching a UIL sport, the following essential duties and responsibilities are applicable to coaching: Perform coaching duties as assigned as well as other duties required for the smooth, efficient operation of a successful athletic program Possess knowledge and adheres to UIL rules and regulations Assist the Athletic Department with budget, schedules, care/use of facilities Communicate with the Athletic Department on a regular basis

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