Director - Bilingual/ESL

Overview

To lead and supervise the bilingual and ESL programs using high-quality instruction, delivery of comprehensive professional development, and assurance of requirements compliance related to services for Emergent Bilingual students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with appropriate state certification in an academic field
• Master's degree within ten years of employment
• Bilingual certification

Experience

• Successful experience as a teacher in the assigned curricular area
• Three or more years of experience in an instructional leadership position (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated experience with the design, development, and implementation of EB programs
• Knowledge of federal and state EB compliance and monitoring requirements
• Knowledgeable preparing and evaluating reports and records
• Ability to interpret data to evaluate program effectiveness
• Ability to communicate with teachers, leaders, school trustees, parents, and community leaders
• Ability to manage and administer budget
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement professional development
• Advanced level of working knowledge of TEKS
• Ability to design aligned assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively with bilingual parents and students
• Knowledgeable of legal frameworks of language programs
• Fluent in all four linguistic domains for both English and Spanish
• Clear understanding of LPAC Framework

Salary Range

Salary Range: Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

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