LPAC Specialist

Primary Purpose

Supports campus Language Proficiency Assessment Committees (LPAC) to ensure appropriate identification, instruction and language acceleration for English Learners.

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
• Bilingual certification preferred.
• Texas teacher certification.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Extensive knowledge of language acquisition practices, standards-based curriculum and instructional practices, TEKS, ELPS, STAAR and TELPAS.
• Extensive knowledge of District initiatives.
• Strong presentation skills and experience in developing and presenting professional development sessions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.

Experience / Other Requirements

• Three years of experience as a classroom teacher of English learners.
• Experience with technology applications.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional and Program Management Support campuses with LPAC compliance per TEA guidance and instructional best-practices.
• Collaborates with district and campus staff to address compliance and instructional needs specific to English Learners and support the implementation of bilingual and ESL state and district assessment and data collection.
• Maintains district and campus Bilingual and ESL program data.
• Collaborates with district staff to prepare and conduct TELPAS audit.
• Collaborates with district staff to ensure proper coding of students in Bilingual and ESL program, conducting ongoing campus audits.
• Collaborates with district staff to coordinate Spanish language proficiency assessments to monitor progress.
• Collaborates with district staff to coordinate and support implementation of the District instructional program.
• Attends appropriate professional meetings and workshops to maintain proficiency and to acquire new ideas for instructional improvement.
• Informs administration of the effects of current and impending legislation.
• Provides staff and parents with the latest developments and information related to LPAC and second language acquisition theory.
• Carefully analyzes student performance data and plans according to identified student needs.

Professional Development

• Organizes and supports staff development for LPAC and ESL Academy.
• Designs, supports and implements staff development programs consistent with the District and national standards for professional staff development for teachers of language learners and supportive of content and performance standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Working Conditions

• Maintains emotional control under stress.
• Mental concentration, ability to multi-task, work with frequent deadlines.
• Frequent district-wide travel between campuses.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Prolonged standing.
• Moderate walking, lifting, and carrying.