This is a federally funded position that will be evaluated annually. One-Year Contact.

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Facilitate the implementation of the Bilingual/ESL/Dual Language programs and maintain all proper documents for all Emergent Bilingual students.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Two (2) years of study in an accredited institution of higher education preferred

Bilingual: English and Spanish

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient use of computer, printer, copier, scanner and calculator

Must be proficient in the use of Google Suite and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Ability to interpret and follow instructions

Ability to relate well with school personnel, parents, and the community Ability to keep well organized reliable records

Strong evidence of ability to work effectively and collaborate with others

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn new skills and electronic systems

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the accuracy, completion, timely submission, and filing of all LPAC
• Maintains all LPAC documents that belong in the student’s cumulative records, such as, but not limited to: ESL/Dual Language program Permission Letter, English/Spanish Oral Language Proficiency Test, IOWA testing, student assessment data, and end of year review
• Responsible for keeping LPAC binder documentation according to due dates by campus.
• Follows required processes according to the LPAC manual for identification, placement, and review of all students in the ESL/Dual Language programs within PEIMS and district timelines and consistently monitoring its
• Compiles data to prepare the LPAC This includes state and local assessment data and Teacher Recommendations.
• Collaborates with the PEIMS clerk to assure accurate coding of ESL/Dual Language Prints and verifies PEIMS LEP coding with administration every six/nine weeks.
• Meets with LPAC Administrator and members as often as needed: Presenting to the LPAC members the complete LPAC forms for their review and
• Records data on LPAC forms to determine which students will enter, re-enter, remain, or exit from the ESL/Dual Language
• Creates electronic lists of all ESL/Dual Language documents and information on students that are participating in the
• Administers the language assessment test in English and
• Keeps close contact with all ESL/Dual Language teachers and makes available to them all LPAC and assessment information of
• Collaborates with campus LPAC Administrator, Testing Coordinator, and Multilingual Department to ensure accurate student data for all decision-making
• Collaborate with campus administration and ESL/Dual Language staff to ensure that EB students are administered TELPAS, as per state
• Collaborate with campus LPAC administrator and Multilingual Department to ensure that EB student STAAR designations is complete and recorded in student cumulative folder and LPAC minutes according to due
• Serves as a liaison between the school and the parents of EB
• Responsible for completing EB Student Follow-Up Forms and reporting former EB (Monitor Year 1 and Monitor Year 2) student’s progress to LPAC
• Maintain current Linguistic Accommodation documentation for all EB students who require them, both in the fall and spring semesters and for all content areas assessed. Compliance clerks must run schedules and crosscheck documentation, distribute, collect, verify, and lastly, file Linguistic Accommodation forms for all EB students twice a year.
• Monitor EBs grading period failure
• Ensure LPAC meetings take place to address EB students’ failure and intervention
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal law governing
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and
• Perform duties and other appropriate duties as assigned in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics for
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, state and local board
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job
• School/Organizational Climate
• Promote a positive, caring climate for
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural
• Communicate effectively with students and
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally challenging situations
• Work with individuals and committees on developing strategies to address behavior and academic concerns

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

 

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Must be able to meet required timelines.