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Young World Physical Education lists this 2026-2027 Multilingual Specialist Pool - ELD ESL - All levels @ Instruction Department opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Multilingual Specialist Pool - ELD ESL - All levels @ Instruction Department
Alief Independent School District INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT - Houston, Texas
Job Details
Job ID:
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
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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