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Days per Year: 226 Min: $75,837 Mid: $91,370 JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Compliance Specialist-EB REPORTS TO: Director of Multilingual Programs WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt PAY GRADE: AI2 PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Compliance Specialist-EB position is responsible for providing LPAC compliance guidance to campus administrators, Emergent Bilingual (EB) coordinators and teachers. The Compliance Specialist district leads professional development sessions which include, but not limited to Initial identification testing, LPAC, state-assessment decision training; while addressing the cognitive, linguistic and affective domains. The support of the Compliance Specialists will be guided by Chapter 89 and local policies to ensure academic success of EB students. The position requires leadership qualities such as: adaptability, flexibility, dependability and accountability. Maintain confidential information and frequent contact with all levels within and outside of the district. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: • Bachelor's degree from accredited university • Five years' job-related experience in education Preferred: • Valid Texas teaching certificate • Five years' job-related experience in PK-12 education with English Language Learners • Bilingual and/or ESL Certification • Experience with developing and presenting staff development presentations for teachers of Emergent Bilinguals. • Successfully demonstrated track record of success with providing campus support in the area of LPAC and EB compliance. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications • In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies, procedures and processes related to the education of students who receive services through Bilingual/ESL, career and technical, gifted and talented and/or special education programs • Understanding of Chapter 89 and its implementation in regards to language programs. • Ability to interpret policies, procedures and data. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Collaborates and supports with campus EB Coordinators in the LPAC process ensuring procedures, paperwork, EB Folders are maintained. • Collaborates and supports with district EB Coordinators and LPAC administrators to address compliance needs specific to EB and support Bilingual/ESL state/district assessments • Organizes and supports professional development sessions for compliance (LPACs, eSTAR, DRC, PEIMS etc.). • Conducts ongoing campus and audits to validate compliance documents and reports. • Designs support systems for campus EB record collection and responds to campus requests as needed. • Safeguards the confidentiality of all documentation provided or generated. • Participates in all district trainings throughout the school year and during the summer. • Performs all other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will require traveling within the district. Mental demands: ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress. Extended hours may be required for the position. 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.