7th Grade Dual Language Immersion English Teacher SY 26-27

South Bend Community School Corp • South Bend, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide language acquisition and core 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 a variety of instructional practices/strategies/routines to encourage the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and performance skills. Work collaboratively with a partner teacher who will teach French. This role involves teaching both Kindergarten and 1st grade DLI students in two separate groups, working with a partner teacher who provides French language instruction to the same students.

Requirements

• Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in primary grades.
• Must be ESL/EL/ENL certified or willing to work towards certification or if eligible towards being an EL TOR.
• 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 ELD Standards (the WIDA ACCESS) and content of grade level areas.
• Willingness to attend ongoing training.
• Must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on most recent evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Possess strong reading content knowledge to recognize reader's strengths and the ability to analyze student's reading behaviors.
• Work collaboratively with a partner teacher who will teach French.
• Teach both Kindergarten and 1st grade DLI students in two separate groups.
• Work with a partner teacher who will provide French language instruction to the same Kindergarten and 1st grade French/English DLI students.

Responsibilities

• Provide language acquisition and core academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards in all core subject areas for a class of English Learners.
• Design intensive, small-group intervention for reading and math, informed by data.
• Implement high-gains scientifically based instructional strategies.
• 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 personnel, administration, and district level curriculum department.
• Use of technology within instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school.
• Instructs students using strategies conducive to dual-language immersion, such as sheltered instruction, cooperative learning, and discovery learning.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Maintains a safe classroom and appropriate classroom management.
• Provide leadership for integration of EL strategies and practices across the school community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED