2026-2027 Multilingual Specialist Pool - ELD ESL - All levels @ Instruction Department

2026-2027 Multilingual Specialist Pool - ELD ESL - All levels @ Instruction Department Alief Independent School District INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT - Houston, Texas Job Details Job ID: 5619499 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jun 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Pool is forming to accept eligible applicants for entrance into the Multilingual Programs Leadership Pool. The pool includes applicants who are interested in becoming an ESL Specialist elementary/intermediate, ELD Interventionist (elementary/intermediate), and ESL Department Chair (middle and high school). Only applicants accepted into the pool can apply for vacant ELL leadership positions. Applicants that applied for the most recent posting need not re-apply. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university Valid educator certification and highly qualified status for the position advertised (grade appropriate) Valid ESL or bilingual certification (grade appropriate) Minimum of three years classroom teaching experience as a teacher of ELLs English proficiency (oral and literacy skills); Bilingual preferred but not required Multiple grade level experience required (Elementary) STAAR Grades teaching experience required Trained in ELPS, TELPAS and Sheltered. All applicants must be SIOP trained. T-Tess: Proficient or above Knowledge & understanding of Language Development and Best Practices for instructing ELLs Instructional leadership skills and experience Knowledge & understanding of the district’s Bilingual Education Program (elementary and intermediate) Knowledge & understanding of the district’s Dual Language Program (elementary, intermediate and middle school) Knowledge & understanding of the district’s ESL program Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Excel, Slidedecks, Cambium, Schoolcity & Schoology Experience teaching reading and completion of Reading Required Documents Cover letter (if applying for other positions requiring a cover letter, please upload all cover letters as needed into one document) Resume Professional development record and results Valid Texas Educator Certification as shown at State Board Educator Certification (SBEC) website in JPEG or PDF format Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire. Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district. Salary Minimum teacher salary is $66,500 (base $64,100 + $2,400 Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) stipend). Salary is based on 187 days. If working fewer than 187 days, the salary will be less. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education