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- El Paso Independent School District
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- El Paso, TX, US
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- Competitive
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115547 Director Connecting Languages/Dual Language (Elementary)
Job Title: Director
Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt
Connecting Languages/Dual Language (Elementary)
Reports to: Chief of
Pay Grade: D12
Connecting Languages/Dual Language
Dept/School: Connecting Languages/Dual Language
Date Revised: August 21, 2017
Primary Purpose
Provide design, leadership, and support for the implementation and ongoing development of the
Elementary Connecting Languages Program. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the
teachers, appropriate administrators and other professionals to ensure that a quality program as well as
Board, state, and federal mandates are implemented.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Master's Degree
Valid Texas Principal or Texas Supervisor Certification
Valid Texas teaching certificate with Bilingual or ESL Education Endorsement
Special Knowledge/Skills
• Understanding of design and delivery of quality dual language and other programs for ELLs
• Understanding of effective programmatic characteristics in educating ELLs
• Deep knowledge of PreK-12 effective programs for English language learners
• Ability to communicate with all levels of teachers, community, state, federal, and higher
education professionals
• Ability to interpret, compose, and implement policy, procedures, and data
• Ability to analyze and train teachers and principals with program materials for English language
learners
• Ability to manage budget and lead personnel in the implementation of district adopted programs
• Ability to coordinate and train personnel in District functions
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
Five years teaching experience
Five years experience with administrative/support functions
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES
Instructional and Program Management
1. Designs effective and efficient programs for ELLs PreK-5.
2. Organizes and implements programs and services to provide successful paths for ELLs.
3. Ensures student progress is evaluated and/or communicated on a systematic basis and findings are
used for improvement.
4. Trains principals and other personnel in the District adopted programs.
5. Ensures effective use of technology in the teaching-learning processes.
6. Plans strategy, time, resources, and materials to support principals, teachers, and staff for the three
areas.
7. Provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of contracts.
8. Ensure curriculum is rigorous, research based, and responsive to student needs and within state and
federal mandates.
115547 Director Connecting Languages/Dual Language (Elementary)
9. Designs and implements Connecting Languages professional development in the areas of curriculum,
instruction and assessment.
Monitoring Programs
10. Coordinates and organizes services with the Executive Director Advanced Academics, Executive
Director Academics, Executive Director Blended Learning, Executive Director of School leadership,
Special Education Department, and Area Superintendents in matters impacting English Language
Learners.
11. Organizes and monitors timelines and support to schools as required by law for all units involved.
Student Management
12. Demonstrates support for the District's student management policies and expected student behavior.
Policy, Reports, and Law
13. Recommends and writes policies to improve services.
14. Implements policies established by federal and state law, SBOE rules, and local Board policy.
15. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports and documents required.
Budget and Inventory
16. Administers the department budget and ensures all activities are cost effective and funds are
managed prudently.
17. Compiles budgets and cost estimates on program needs.
18. Maintains a current inventory and recommend replacement and disposal of materials and equipment.
Personnel Management
19. Prepares and revises job descriptions in the unit.
20. Evaluates job performance of employees.
21. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel and makes sound
recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Communication and Community Relations
22. Serves as District liaison to community agencies.
23. Participates in professional organizations.
24. Articulates the District's mission and goals to the community.
25. Demonstrates awareness of District/community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises assigned personnel
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Terms of Employment
226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees
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.
Approved: _____________________________________________________________
Job Title: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
115547 Director Connecting Languages/Dual Language (Elementary)
Approved: _____________________________________________________________
Job Title: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment
practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military
status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis
prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be
referred to the District compliance officer, Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding
students may be referred to Kelly Ball 230-2829.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de
empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía,
estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra
práctica prohibida por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504
pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a
estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Kelly Ball 230-2829.
Job Title: Director
Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt
Connecting Languages/Dual Language (Elementary)
Reports to: Chief of
Pay Grade: D12
Connecting Languages/Dual Language
Dept/School: Connecting Languages/Dual Language
Date Revised: August 21, 2017
Primary Purpose
Provide design, leadership, and support for the implementation and ongoing development of the
Elementary Connecting Languages Program. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the
teachers, appropriate administrators and other professionals to ensure that a quality program as well as
Board, state, and federal mandates are implemented.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Master's Degree
Valid Texas Principal or Texas Supervisor Certification
Valid Texas teaching certificate with Bilingual or ESL Education Endorsement
Special Knowledge/Skills
• Understanding of design and delivery of quality dual language and other programs for ELLs
• Understanding of effective programmatic characteristics in educating ELLs
• Deep knowledge of PreK-12 effective programs for English language learners
• Ability to communicate with all levels of teachers, community, state, federal, and higher
education professionals
• Ability to interpret, compose, and implement policy, procedures, and data
• Ability to analyze and train teachers and principals with program materials for English language
learners
• Ability to manage budget and lead personnel in the implementation of district adopted programs
• Ability to coordinate and train personnel in District functions
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
Five years teaching experience
Five years experience with administrative/support functions
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES
Instructional and Program Management
1. Designs effective and efficient programs for ELLs PreK-5.
2. Organizes and implements programs and services to provide successful paths for ELLs.
3. Ensures student progress is evaluated and/or communicated on a systematic basis and findings are
used for improvement.
4. Trains principals and other personnel in the District adopted programs.
5. Ensures effective use of technology in the teaching-learning processes.
6. Plans strategy, time, resources, and materials to support principals, teachers, and staff for the three
areas.
7. Provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of contracts.
8. Ensure curriculum is rigorous, research based, and responsive to student needs and within state and
federal mandates.
115547 Director Connecting Languages/Dual Language (Elementary)
9. Designs and implements Connecting Languages professional development in the areas of curriculum,
instruction and assessment.
Monitoring Programs
10. Coordinates and organizes services with the Executive Director Advanced Academics, Executive
Director Academics, Executive Director Blended Learning, Executive Director of School leadership,
Special Education Department, and Area Superintendents in matters impacting English Language
Learners.
11. Organizes and monitors timelines and support to schools as required by law for all units involved.
Student Management
12. Demonstrates support for the District's student management policies and expected student behavior.
Policy, Reports, and Law
13. Recommends and writes policies to improve services.
14. Implements policies established by federal and state law, SBOE rules, and local Board policy.
15. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports and documents required.
Budget and Inventory
16. Administers the department budget and ensures all activities are cost effective and funds are
managed prudently.
17. Compiles budgets and cost estimates on program needs.
18. Maintains a current inventory and recommend replacement and disposal of materials and equipment.
Personnel Management
19. Prepares and revises job descriptions in the unit.
20. Evaluates job performance of employees.
21. Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel and makes sound
recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Communication and Community Relations
22. Serves as District liaison to community agencies.
23. Participates in professional organizations.
24. Articulates the District's mission and goals to the community.
25. Demonstrates awareness of District/community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises assigned personnel
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Terms of Employment
226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees
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.
Approved: _____________________________________________________________
Job Title: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
115547 Director Connecting Languages/Dual Language (Elementary)
Approved: _____________________________________________________________
Job Title: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment
practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military
status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis
prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be
referred to the District compliance officer, Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding
students may be referred to Kelly Ball 230-2829.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de
empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía,
estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra
práctica prohibida por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504
pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a
estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Kelly Ball 230-2829.
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