KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of District policies, Texas Education Code §89.1201., and the Science of Reading.
• Ability to provide information and assist office personnel, parents, and students related to District programs and activities related to Emergent Bilingual programs.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with students.
• Proficiency in using software for spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to effectively conference with teachers, parents, and students.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature..
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse collaborative teams.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Certification/License:
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification required.
• ESL or Bilingual certification required.
• Experience: 3 years’ of classroom teaching with second language learners required.
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
  This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

POSITION PURPOSE

In Fort Worth ISD, a Structured English Teacher (SET) plays a critical role in supporting elementary ESL and Dual Language Newcomer (0–2 years in US schools) students and students who may be at risk of becoming Long-Term Emergent Bilingual students (5+ years in US schools with limited growth in the TELPAS assessment). Both of these groups of students have significant linguistic and academic needs, and the SET is instrumental in ensuring they receive targeted, high-quality instruction that accelerates their English language development through data-informed instruction, family engagement, and professional collaboration. The SET also helps create a supportive and co-teaching environment where Emergent Bilingual students can thrive both linguistically and academically.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.