Language Acquisition Specialist – Title III - All Levels (General Interest)

Responsibilities

• To support students in acquiring English language skills, and developing teacher capacity to meet the needs of English learners in all modes of schooling.
• Work Year 184 days - This is a 1-year position for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Valid Texas teaching certificate covering all grade levels on assigned campus, ESL certification.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: General knowledge of core content area curriculum and instruction, Extensive understanding of second language acquisition, Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior, Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, Spanish preferred.
• Run parent presentations for the parents of EB students.
• Conduct both formal and informational meetings about ESL and Bilingual programs, and educate parents about the differences in both programs, including instruction, learning environment, and both short-term and long-term benefits.
• Develop campus training, in collaboration with the ESL and BE department, for culturally responsive practices for teachers and administrators.
• Develop campus training to meet with parents regarding specific goals for progress monitoring.
• Collect data to measure the effectiveness of sheltered instruction, professional learning, and parent engagement in the school setting.
• Collect data to measure the effectiveness of a home library system in English and Spanish when applicable based on home language.
• Conduct home visits with campus administration.
• Develop the capacity of campuses to serve immigrant students effectively by utilizing interpreters, and supporting intervention for SIFE students.
• Attend collaborative meetings with the ESL and BE department.
• Prepare deliverable pieces of parent nights to facilitate the implementation of the parent night.
• Develop the capacity of campuses to implement culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Collaborate with Title, ESL, and BE central administration to embed culturally responsive and immigrant accessible learning experiences into the curriculum during curriculum writing.

Qualifications

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Benefits

Run parent presentations for the parents of EB students.

Conduct both formal and informational meetings about ESL and Bilingual programs, and educate parents about the differences in both programs, including instruction, learning environment, and both short-term and long-term benefits.

Collect data to measure the effectiveness of sheltered instruction, professional learning, and parent engagement in the school setting.

Collect data to measure the effectiveness of a home library system in English and Spanish when applicable based on home language.

Conduct home visits with campus administration.

Develop the capacity of campuses to serve immigrant students effectively by utilizing interpreters, and supporting intervention for SIFE students.

Attend collaborative meetings with the ESL and BE department.

Prepare deliverable pieces of parent nights to facilitate the implementation of the parent night.

Develop the capacity of campuses to implement culturally responsive teaching practices.

Collaborate with Title, ESL, and BE central administration to embed culturally responsive and immigrant accessible learning experiences into the curriculum during curriculum writing.

Pay

Actual salary will be calculated based upon experience.

Schedule

Work Year 184 days - This is a 1-year position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Skills

General knowledge of core content area curriculum and instruction, Extensive understanding of second language acquisition, Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior, Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, Spanish preferred.

Benefits

Run parent presentations for the parents of EB students.

Conduct both formal and informational meetings about ESL and Bilingual programs, and educate parents about the differences in both programs, including instruction, learning environment, and both short-term and long-term benefits.

Collect data to measure the effectiveness of sheltered instruction, professional learning, and parent engagement in the school setting.

Collect data to measure the effectiveness of a home library system in English and Spanish when applicable based on home language.

Conduct home visits with campus administration.

Develop the capacity of campuses to serve immigrant students effectively by utilizing interpreters, and supporting intervention for SIFE students.

Attend collaborative meetings with the ESL and BE department.

Prepare deliverable pieces of parent nights to facilitate the implementation of the parent night.

Develop the capacity of campuses to implement culturally responsive teaching practices.

Collaborate with Title, ESL, and BE central administration to embed culturally responsive and immigrant accessible learning experiences into the curriculum during curriculum writing.

Frisco ISD Commitment

Frisco ISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.