School of Science & Technology Hiring for ESL Coordinator – Campus (FT) at San Antonio, TX Full Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify LEP students at all grade levels campus-wide, including review of student data and testing of students.

Ensure that the campus effectively implements ESL programs to meet district program goals.

Maintain and complete all LEP documentation in a timely manner, and that all records are kept confidential in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, state, and federal laws (FERPA).

Update the school database in a timely manner to reflect accurate data of LEP students, including LEP denials and monitoring year 1 and year 2 students for FSP submissions.

Train all parents, administrators, teachers, and staff on the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) in accordance with TEA and ensure they understand and comply with the confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.

Plan, prepare, and facilitate the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) meetings.

Train, coach, and support teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans that meet the district’s and TEA’s curricular requirements (TEKS and ELPS) and linguistically accommodate and differentiate the commensuration of the language proficiency level of the LEP students.

Train, coach, and support teachers in the completion of documentation regarding English language learners using the ELPS and PLDs of students.

Train, coach, and support teachers in implementing a variety of instructional materials, technology tools, and digital learning platforms to enhance learning and language proficiency development.

Assist school administration in scheduling classes for ESL instruction.

Monitor ELL’s academic and linguistic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and use assessment results to coordinate ESL instruction and schedule.

Compile, maintain, analyze, submit and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state, and federal laws.

Ensure ESL classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized, and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.

Establish and maintain communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.

Collaborate with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities for ELL students and their parents to better educate them on ELL services and programs.

Collaborate with other content teachers and special education teachers to ensure ELL students’ language and instructional needs are being met.

Advocate for English language learners to ensure they have equitable educational opportunities.

Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.

Plan and conduct parent meetings (i.e. conferences with the parents of LEP denial students), failing monitor students and exited ELL students.

Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.

Implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with accelerating English language proficiency for ELLs.

Administer Oral language proficiency and Achievement tests to determine student eligibility for ELL Programs and analyze district assessments to determine placement in ELL programs.

Participate as TELPAS rater, TELPAS verifier, and provide training and supplemental support to other raters as needed.

Provide ESL instruction as assigned by the campus principal. If the coordinator has a teaching role, the duties and responsibilities explained in the ESL teacher job description will also apply.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

Ability to organize special programs for the assigned campus.

Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.

Ability to analyze data.

Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.

Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

Position is in a classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.

Moderate travel is required.

About School of Science & Technology:
School of Science and Technology Public SchoolsThe School of Science and Technology are public charter schools accredited and audited by the Texas Education Agency. SST operates under the Riverwalk Education Foundation, a nonprofit corporation in San Antonio, Texas and was established exclusively for educational, scientific and literary purposes with the primary objective of establishing science, technology, engineering and math focused public charter schools.SST District Core Ethical Values Accountability, Caring, Citizenship, Dedication, Honesty, Integrity, Kindness, Respectfulness, and Responsibility. SST Organizational Values M.A.G.I.C. M >> Moral CompassA >> AccountabilityG >> GenerosityI >> InnovationC >> Citizenship SST College, Career, & Military Readiness Program Mission and Beliefs The mission of the SST High School CCMR Program is to lead all students to achieve college,career and military readiness standards so that they graduate college-ready, career-ready andmilitary-ready and inspired to pursue postsecondary opportunities actively. Through our college,career and military readiness guidance program, all students will be challenged to explore theirpassions, interests, and talents leading to continued growth and engagement. As a result, allstudents will be able to identify personal strengths that can be applied to achieve their academic,career, and personal/social goals. SST High School CCMR Program Beliefs: All students have significance and worth. All students – regardless of ability, age, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation-shallhave equal access to all services (academic, career, and personal/social) provided bythe CCMR program and the school. With a comprehensive college, career and military guidance program and the rightsocial and emotional support, all students can achieve outstanding results andgraduate from high school, college, career and military ready. Project Lead The WayPLTW courses are nationally standardized, project-based courses that prepare students for college-level work and their career paths. PLTW curriculum empowers students to solve real-world challenges through engaging and hands-on learning projects. SST offers PLTW programs in three career pathways: Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science. Program offerings vary by campus. PLTW EngineeringAvailable under the STEM endorsement – Engineering pathway courses teach students to develop the problem-solving mindset of an engineer. Throughout the four-year course work, students will engage in real-life challenges such as designing a home or programming a robotic arm. SST Engineering Course Sequence: PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design; PLTW Aerospace Engineering; PLTW Principles of Engineering; PLTW Engineering Design and Development. PLTW Biomedical ScienceAvailable under the STEM endorsement – Biomedical Science pathway courses allow students to see themselves in the role of biomedical professionals as they solve real-world challenges, such as preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease and investigating the death of a fictional person. SST Biomedical Science Course Sequence: PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science; PLTW Human Body Systems; PLTW Medical Interventions; PLTW Biomedical Innovations. PLTW Computer ScienceAvailable under the STEM endorsement – Programming and Software Development pathway courses empower students with in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they choose. SST Programming and Software Development Course Sequence: PLTW Computer Science Essentials; PLTW Computer Science Principles; AP Computer Science A; Game Programming and Design.