EL; English Learner) Teacher; Elementary and Middle School

Position: EL (English Learner) Teacher (Elementary and Middle School)

EL (English Learner) Teacher (Elementary and Middle School)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ ESL
• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  
  All

Jennings County School Corporation
English Learner (EL) Teacher – Upper Elementary and Middle School

Position Title: English Learner (EL) Teacher
School Corporation: Jennings County School Corporation
Reports To: Building Principals and Director of Programs
Employment Classification: Certified Teaching Position
Certification

Required:

Valid Indiana Teaching License with English Learners (EL) Certification
Contract Length: Per JCSC Certified Teacher Contract

Position Summary

The English Learner (EL) Teacher provides direct English language development instruction, individualized academic support, and case management services to identified English Learners in grades 4–8 throughout Jennings County School Corporation.

This position requires travel between assigned elementary and middle school buildings to ensure students receive appropriate English language development services and equitable access to grade-level curriculum.

The EL Teacher is responsible for maintaining an assigned caseload of English Learners, developing and implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), monitoring student progress, administering required assessments, and maintaining compliance with Indiana Department of Education and federal English Learner requirements.

The EL Teacher collaborates closely with general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and families to provide coordinated instructional services that support language acquisition, academic achievement, and student success.

The position supports the Jennings County School Corporation mission to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Direct Instruction and Language Development

• Provide direct, specially designed English language development instruction to identified English Learners.
• Develop and implement instructional lessons aligned with Indiana Academic Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards.
• Provide individual, small-group, push-in, and pull-out instruction based on student proficiency levels and individual needs.
• Address the four domains of English language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Provide explicit instruction in academic vocabulary, reading comprehension, written expression, and oral communication.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying levels of English proficiency.
• Support student access to grade-level academic content while promoting independence in the general education classroom.
• Utilize research-based instructional strategies and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Develop and adapt instructional materials to support language development and academic achievement.

2. Caseload Management and Student Services

• Maintain an assigned caseload of English Learners across designated buildings.
• Serve as the primary EL case manager and point of contact for students assigned to the teacher's caseload.
• Develop, implement, review, and update Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for assigned students.
• Ensure each student's ILP accurately reflects current language proficiency levels, instructional services, accommodations, and language development goals.
• Monitor student academic performance, language acquisition progress, attendance, and other relevant educational indicators.
• Maintain accurate documentation of EL services, student progress, and required compliance records.
• Coordinate with building administrators and classroom teachers to ensure students receive services consistent with their identified needs.
• Monitor students who have exited EL services in accordance with Indiana requirements.
• Assist with identification, placement, and transition procedures for newly enrolled English Learners.
• Participate in meetings concerning student academic progress, instructional interventions, and educational planning.

3. Multi-Building Responsibilities and Scheduling

• Travel between assigned Jennings County School Corporation school buildings to provide EL instruction and support.
• Develop and maintain a service delivery schedule that meets student instructional needs across multiple locations.
• Coordinate instructional schedules with building principals and classroom teachers to minimize disruption to core academic instruction.
• Prioritize student services based on English language proficiency levels, documented needs, and applicable…