Jobs in Helotes, TX

About the role

Position Title: ESL Coordinator Location: Great Hearts Invictus Lower School and Invictus Upper School (shared, K-12) FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt Compensation Type: Salary Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty     • Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost    • Texas Teacher Retirement System   • Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from  great books  seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities    ESL at Great Hearts: At Great Hearts, our English as a Second Language Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty and   participate   in all faculty-wide events and professional development. Their specialized   expertise   provides English learners   assistance   with grade-level curriculum using ESL strategies, enabling students to become academically successful. Great Hearts aims to serve all students including English learners in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy. Through small   group   and one-to-one support, the ESL team provides essential support throughout the school year and with annual state assessment preparation. Through the state mandated Language Proficiency Assessment Committee identification,   monitoring   and reclassification processes, ESL Coordinators and Teachers support all English learners at Great Hearts as they develop their academic English language to   proficiency .    Roles and Responsibilities: Program Coordination • Implement procedures and coordinate the process to   identify   bilingual/ESL students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students.   • Develop and revise bilingual and ESL curriculum as needed.   • Assist   teachers to develop and provide bilingual and ESL students with appropriate   course work   through curriculum modification, accelerations, etc.   • Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the bilingual and ESL programs and implement changes based on the findings.   Consultation   • Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.   • Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals   regarding   bilingual and ESL students.   • Plan and conduct parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.   Budget and Inventory   • Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.   • Assist   with the   selection   and   purchase   of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.   Policy, Reports, and Law   • Compile,   maintain , and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.   • Train campus personnel and oversee LPAC meetings and paperwork.   • Comply with   policies   established   by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.   QUALIFICATIONS:   Education/Certification:   • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university   required   • Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification   required   • Valid Texas Bilingual Endorsement or ESL Supplemental and Generalist/Core Content Area Certification that covers grade levels assigned is   required   Experience:    • Two or more years of teaching experience   preferred .    • Experience as an ESL teacher or coordinator.    Additional Requirements:     • Type of fingerprint clearance: Must   possess   or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.     • Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be   required   to move or position equipment up to 15   pounds approximately .     • Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area.   • This description reflects management’s assignment of essential   functions,   it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.     US work authorization is  required   Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer   Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university   required
• Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification   required
• Valid Texas Bilingual Endorsement or ESL Supplemental and Generalist/Core Content Area Certification that covers grade levels assigned is   required
• Experience as an ESL teacher or coordinator.
• Type of fingerprint clearance: Must   possess   or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.
• Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• May be   required   to move or position equipment up to 15   pounds approximately.
• Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential   functions,   it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Two or more years of teaching experience   preferred.