Posted: Mar 24, 2025

Bilingual Educational Specialist, Academy for Teacher Excellence (ATE)

University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Application Deadline: N/A

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 13272

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/02/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

To work for the Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center to engage in highly skilled educational support for undergraduate teacher candidates seeking certification in bilingual education and their mentor/host teachers, in addition to engaging in related research activities.

Responsible for planning and implementing educational activities and events to achieve the goals and performance objectives of the Signature Teacher Residency certification pathway.

This is a grant-funded position. This position may be extended based on availability of funds and departmental need.

Core Responsibilities

• Assists with outreach efforts to recruit and select bilingual paraprofessionals.
• Develops, and implements professional learning curricula, and instructional resources.
• Provides mentoring and coaching support to bilingual paraprofessionals/teacher candidates at UTSA and/or at the school districts' campuses assigned.
• Provides guidance and technical support for the academic, emotional well-being, and professional development of bilingual teacher candidates.
• Co-facilitates weekly seminars for bilingual teacher residents.
• Plans, develops, and delivers host/mentor teacher professional learning sessions.
• Serves as a mentor coach to teacher residents' host/mentor teachers.
• Collaborates in the development, planning, and implementation of project activities and events.
• Serves as school-community-university liaison by collaborating with community organizations, families, and educators to foster comprehensive educational environments and strengthen partnerships.
• Monitors program implementation, ensuring alignment with state educator standards and institutional policies.
• Supports ongoing research to assess the effectiveness of project activities and make data-driven adjustments to enhance bilingual teacher candidates' achievement.
• Answers inquiries and assists with special situations.
• Supports the review of program objectives and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in interdisciplinary studies, Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Education, or equivalent degree.
• Two years of experience teaching in bilingual education classrooms.
• Two years of experience working at an institution of higher education teaching and/or providing mentoring and coaching support to teacher candidates and/or practicing teachers.
• Must be capable of handling difficult human situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to handle emergency and security situations relating to the public.
• Speak, read, and write Spanish.
• Experience developing and presenting professional learning activities.
• Must be friendly and flexible in dealing with school children and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with professional personnel, volunteers, supervisors, and the public is vital.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and a Bilingual Education Teaching Certification.
• Four years of experience teaching in bilingual education classrooms.
• Two years of experience providing research assistance at an institution of higher education.
• Experience working at a higher education institution supporting teacher candidates, conducting research, and managing data.
• Valid driver's license.
• State of Texas Teacher certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

• Some weekend and evening work.
• Will require some work away from the office working at school districts or community centers.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional.

This position will require working both remotely in Texas and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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