The LPAC Facilitator, under the direction of the Director of Federal Programs, facilitates and maintains a systematic approach to LPAC procedures and compliance by providing supplemental support addressing initial enrollment, student records information, identification and placement procedures, and compliance responsibilities, building campus capacity while meeting district, state, and federal guidelines.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teacher’s certification (Required)
- Valid Texas Bilingual or ESL certification (Required)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Three (3) years or more serving on the campus LPAC Committee
- Five (5) years or more related experience working with Emergent Bilinguals
- Knowledge of compliance regulations at the state and federal level regarding Bilingual
- and ESL Education, district policies, and current LPAC procedures
- Ability to use computers proficiently for word processing, development of presentations and record-keeping
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to organize and self-motivate
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work collaboratively with the campus Registrar to develop a communication system for identifying students who may be eligible for the ESL program
- Facilitate LPACs to place eligible students into the Bilingual/ESL program within the compliance identification window
- Ensure the LPAC meetings are scheduled at mutually agreeable times with parents and campus personnel, giving notice through written and oral communication.
- Acquire student LPAC documentation of services and Initial Home Language Survey from TREX or prior school attended within the compliance window for identification
- Gather and disseminate all necessary data regarding an individual student, such as, English language proficiency levels, grades, academic history, and other important information for LPAC meetings.
- Assist with the administration of language assessments for the purpose of identification, placement, and reclassification of potential Emergent Bilingual students.
- Ensure that there is an LPAC representative at every academic meeting of Emergent Bilingual Students (i.e. ARD, Section 504, etc.).
- Work with the campuses to establish and train a campus LPAC Committee to conduct LPAC meetings within the compliance window for student program placement, student services, state testing, continued services, assignment of student accommodations and program EXIT
- Complete necessary paperwork and facilitate LPAC to determine instructional accommodations, state assessment decisions and accommodations.
- Communicate student TELPAS levels (language proficiency) to content teachers in writing within 30 days of student placement in the ESL program
- Obtain signed parent permission or denial of services for newly identified students within the compliance window
- Provide content teachers within 30 days of a student LPAC, the LPAC recommended instructional accommodations in writing
- Attend Bilingual/ESL department monthly meetings/trainings
- Assist in maintaining current compliance student documentation upload in DMAC
- Supports campuses through frequent communication and visits in ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and district policies for Emergent Bilinguals
- Verifies Emergent Bilingual enrollment, denials, and monitored student status
- Assists with LPAC folder audits across the district
- Follow the Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws, and State/Federal regulations.
- Performs all other duties and functions that may be assigned by the administrator and/or supervisor
Physical / Environmental Factors:
- Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress.
- Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Must be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making.
- Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.