Instructional Coach - Multilingual - Elementary

Job Title: Coach - Instructional - Multilingual - Elementary

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Elementary RLA Coordinator

Pay Grade: Admin/Prof. PG2

Dept./School: Teaching, Learning, and Innovation

Date Revised: 5/29/2026

Duty Days: 215 Funding Source: Local

Primary Purpose: The Multilingual Instructional Coach provides districtwide instructional leadership to support elementary bilingual and ESL teachers in implementing high-quality instructional practices that accelerate academic achievement and linguistic development for Emergent Bilingual students. This role collaborates with the Multilingual Department, Curriculum Department, and campus instructional coaching teams, including elementary instructional coaches, to strengthen instructional systems, lesson design, language acquisition practices, and curriculum implementation aligned to district goals.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in education or related field required

Master's degree preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate required

Valid Texas Bilingual certificate required

Experience:

• At least five years of successful teaching experience in elementary bilingual, ESL, literacy, or related instructional settings
• Evidence of district/campus leadership
• Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of professional development preferred
• Experience coaching teachers in instructional practices that support Emergent Bilingual students preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of elementary curriculum, literacy development, instructional design, lesson planning, and assessment practices
• Strong knowledge of bilingual education, ESL instructional models, second language acquisition, sheltered instruction, and linguistic development practices
• Knowledge of ELPS, linguistic accommodations, and effective instructional supports for Emergent Bilingual students
• Strong understanding of elementary literacy development and foundational instructional practices for multilingual learners
• Excellent communication, collaboration, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively coach adult learners and provide constructive feedback that supports instructional growth
• Ability to analyze student achievement and language development data to guide instructional decision-making
• Strong organizational and technology skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and coaching teams to support district initiatives

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with the Multilingual Department and Curriculum Department to support districtwide instructional priorities for elementary bilingual and ESL programs.
• Provide instructional coaching, modeling, and feedback to elementary bilingual and ESL teachers to strengthen instructional practices, lesson design, and student engagement.
• Support implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies that accelerate academic achievement and linguistic development for elementary Emergent Bilingual students.
• Coach teachers in effective use of sheltered instruction strategies, language objectives, linguistic accommodations, and ELPS-aligned instructional practices.
• Model high-quality elementary instruction that integrates language development with grade-level curriculum expectations.
• Collaborate with campus instructional coaches, including elementary reading coaches, to ensure coordinated instructional support and aligned coaching practices across campuses.
• Facilitate PLCs and collaborative planning sessions focused on multilingual learner achievement, language development, curriculum alignment, and instructional responsiveness in elementary settings.
• Analyze student performance, progress monitoring, and language development data to identify trends, instructional needs, and opportunities for targeted support.
• Provide job-embedded professional learning and coaching cycles that strengthen teacher capacity to effectively serve multilingual learners in elementary classrooms.
• Assist in curriculum writing, instructional resource development, lesson internalization, and scope-and-sequence refinement to support multilingual learner success in elementary programs.
• Support implementation and monitoring of district instructional initiatives related to multilingual learners, literacy development, and curriculum priorities in elementary schools.
• Provide professional learning for teachers and campus teams regarding effective instructional practices for bilingual and ESL learners in elementary environments.
• Conduct classroom observations, walkthroughs, and coaching feedback conversations that promote reflection, instructional growth, and implementation fidelity.
• Encourage and support effective integration of instructional technology and innovative practices that enhance language development and student engagement.
• Attend district and campus meetings, professional learning, and collaborative planning sessions as assigned.
• Ensure alignment, rigor, and high instructional expectations for services supporting elementary Emergent Bilingual students.

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work - complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work - demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits - display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication - communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability - adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
• Cooperation - work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative - seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability - adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment - effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
• Attendance - attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality - arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. District-wide travel required; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent walking, some stooping, bending, reaching and climbing stairs.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.