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Job ID: 5174658

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Spanish 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 in all core subject areas for a class 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. Design intensive, small-group intervention for reading, Spanish Language

Arts, Social Studies, and Science, informed by data. Implement high-gains, evidence- based instructional

strategies. 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 Spanish, Social Studies, or Science

? Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

? ESL/EL/ENL certified or licensed preferred

? Must be fluent in Spanish in all domains: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading. All instruction is

conducted in Spanish.

? Will be required to teach Spanish, Science, and Social Studies in Spanish to 6th grade Dual

Language Immersion students.

? 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 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

? Positive 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

6th Grade DLI Spanish Teacher 04/2025

SBCSC Job Description

student’s education

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

assessment data and student needs

? Differentiate and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for DLI EL students with various English

proficiency levels

? Administer all State standardized assessments and STAMP

? 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