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Job ID: 5174637

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) ELA Teacher (6th Grade)

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide 6th Grade language acquisition and core academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana

Academic Standards for the following subject areas: English Language Arts/Reading for a cohort of

Spanish Dual Language Immersion students. Possess strong reading content knowledge to recognize

reader’s strengths and the ability to analyze student’s reading behaviors. Understands and uses a 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 English Language Arts and be highly qualified

? Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred in English Language Arts or related field

? ESL/EL/ENL certification or evidence of current enrollment in a ENL licensing program

? Must be fluent in English in all domains: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading.

? Will be required to work with a partner teacher in the DLI program

? Previous experience in an urban school setting preferred

? Should have the ability to understand and accept the philosophy of the Bilingual Services Department

in reference to the education of EL/Multilingual Learners

? Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, specific to bilingual (SIOP) methodology, and

materials for DLI/EL students

? Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice

? Thorough and complete knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards/Model Performance Indicators and

content of grade level areas

? Willingness to attend ongoing training

? 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 DLI, 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

student’s education

? Analyze student’s formative and summative data, and differentiate classroom instruction based on

assessment data and student needs

6th Grade EL Teacher 02/2024

SBCSC Job Description

? Differentiate and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for DLI 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 personnel, 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 in reading,

writing, speaking, and listening strategies for DLI students

? Provide professional development in second language acquisition theory to staff members

? Provide leadership for integration of DLI and EL strategies and practices across the school

community

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1