Job Title: Language Acquisition Specialist (Secondary) - Title III
Reports to: Campus Principal
Dept/School: Campus to be Assigned
Work Year: 184 days - This is a 1-year position for the 2025-2026 school year
Base Salary: Teacher Pay Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To support students in acquiring English language skills, and developing teacher capacity to meet the needs of English learners in all modes of schooling.
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
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 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.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
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 By: Pamela K. Linton, Ed.D. Chief Human Resources Officer
Date: 6/25/2025
The Frisco Independent School District 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.