Specialist, DL Instructional

Pflugerville Independent School District - Job Description Job Title/Position: Specialist, Dual Language Instructional Department/School: Multilingual Education Pay Information: Educational Leadership Compensation Plan Supervised By: Director of Multilingual Education or Designee FLSA: Exempt Date Revised: January 2020 This position is a Title III funded position, guaranteed for the 2025 -2026 school year. Funds are not guaranteed beyond this time limit.

Primary Purpose: To provide professional development and support to Dual Language (DL) teachers in order to improve student achievement. Participate in c ontinuous school improvement efforts and provide teachers with instructional coaching, lesson modeling, training, and support that is aligned with district curriculum and the PfISD DL Framework. Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification): Bachelor's degree, valid Texas Teacher's Certificate (Spanish Bilingual Elementary), and a minimum of three years teaching experience serving students through a bilingual/Dual Language Education program. Major Responsibilities: Differentiate the coaching model (pre-conference, support, post-conference) to provide appropriate feedback and support to teachers through the following roles:

1. Resource Provider: Expand teachers' use of a variety of resources to improve instruction.
2. Data Coach: Provide support in the use of DLE student achievement data to drive instructional decisions at the student, classroom and school level.
3. Curriculum Specialist: Provide support in the implementation of district curriculum.
4. Instructional Specialist: Provide support with the alignment of instruction with curriculum and the DL Framework to meet the needs of DL students; provide guidance to DL teachers in second language acquisition theory and incorporation of sheltered techniques in core conte nt instruction.
5. Classroom Supporter: Increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction delivered in two languages to promote bilingualism/bi- literacy, and biculturalism in the four content areas.
6. Learning Facilitator: Design collaborative, job-embedded, standards-based professional learning at the campus and district level.
7. Catalyst for Change: Look critically and analytically at current practices and introduce alternatives and refinements as needed to improve results.
8. Learner: Model continuous learning by keeping current with the research and serving as a thought leader in the schools.
9. Attend regular collaborative training sessions with Departments of Curriculum & Innovation and Multilingual Instruction to facilitate district instructional initiatives.
10. Assist campus administration, Instructional Coaches and DL teachers in analyzing academic achievement data, TELPAS data, and other tools to formulate instructional plans.
11. Establish and maintain open communication with campus Instructional Coaches in regards to the dual language framework, curriculum, and instruction implementation.
12. Support DL teachers with the development and use of effective intervention strategies for students in the appropriate language.
13. Deliver district-supported professional development and participate in appropriate curriculum writing projects.
14. Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.
15. Perform other duties as assigned. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local laws, and guidelines and procedures Knowledge of current research in DL instruction and assessment requirements Knowledge of diverse cultures Bilingual/Bi-literate Spanish/English required Spanish bilingual teaching experience required Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Knowledge of acceptable coaching practices Skill in communicating effectively with others Skill in effective classroom management Skill in using assessment results to inform instruction. Skill in analyzing data and using data tools Skill in determining appropriate language of assessment and assessment accommodations Skill in differentiating instruction for various student needs Skill in working with technology tools, including but not limited to, email, word processing, spreadsheets, web-based tools, and software Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments Supervisory Responsibilities: None Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands): Maintain emotional control under stress; regular in-district travel; prolonged use of computer; must be able to pull/push/lift and/or carry at least 30 lbs. The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

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