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Job ID: 5101334

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POSITION TITLE: Elementary English Learner (EL) Teacher ( 1st Grade)

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide 1 st Grade core English language development and academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards in all core subject areas for a class of English Learners. Possess strong reading content knowledge to recognize reader's strengths and the ability to analyze student's reading behaviors. Design intensive, small-group intervention for reading and math, informed by data. Implement high-gains scientifically based instructional strategies. Understands and uses and variety of instructional practices/strategies/routines to encourage the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and performance skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in primary grades

+ Must be ESL/EL/ENL certified or complete EL Teacher of Record Rubric (eligible teachers only) ? Should have the ability to understand and accept the philosophy of the Bilingual Services Department in reference to the education of English Learners and migrant students

+ Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, specific to bilingual (SIOP) methodology, and materials for EL students

+ Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice

+ Thorough and complete knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards and content of grade level areas ? Willingness to attend ongoing training

+ Willingness to attend training and administer the English Language Proficiency Assessment (WIDA ACCESS)

+ Must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on most recent evaluation

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Use balanced literacy concepts such as shared reading, and guided reading ? Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of EL students and struggling readers ? Use formative assessments to guide reading instruction

+ Interaction with families and students from a diverse range of economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds

+ Develop and maintain contact with parents, and involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education

+ Analyze student’s formative and summative data and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs

+ Differentiate instruction and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for EL students with various English proficiency levels

+ Administer all State standardized assessments

+ Willingness to actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with Title I/II/III person, Administration, and district level curriculum department

+ Use of technology within instruction

+ Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school ? Work collaboratively with the Bilingual Education Specialist and other members of the Bilingual Services Department

+ Work with teachers individually or in collaborative teams to provide practical support on reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies for EL students

+ Provide professional development on second language acquisition theory to staff members ? Provide leadership for integration of EL strategies and practices across the school community

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

+ Bilingual/Spanish preferred

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1