GJHS - EL Teacher

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the
2026-27school year:

To teach elementary school pupils’ Basic Academic Communication and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency in English by performing the following duties.

• Instructs students in English Language acquisition, utilizing best practice teaching methods beyond lecture and demonstration. Uses realia, authentic experiences and technology aids as well as other materials to supplement instruction.
• Prepares teaching outline for course of study, assigns lessons, and provides feedback to students.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil’s progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
• Maintains discipline in classroom and in other school’s activities.
• Uses curriculum maps, and other district resources to prepare lessons, considering factors, such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles, and physical limitations of students.
• Discusses student’s academic and behavior problems with parents and administrators and suggests remedial action.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, professional development experiences, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Supervises students in hallways, cafeteria, and other areas of the building.
• Effectively collaborates with teaching colleagues and administrators on best practices in teaching and learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Plans lessons using curriculum, instructional calendars and Indiana State Standards.
• Plans lessons focusing on the rigor of the grade level curriculum while meeting students at their instructional level.
• Plans lessons that are easily identifiable, focused and clear; reinforce lessons with additional instruction, learning activities, and appropriate assessment.
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in English language acquisition, such as learning survival English, social English and content area vocabulary.
• Administers formative assessments to evaluate pupil’s current educational standing and targets instruction accordingly.
• Administers summative assessments to evaluate pupil’s progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents and colleagues of progress.
• Communicates with individual classroom teachers to schedule EL students for instruction.
• Consults regularly with classroom teachers to monitor students’ progress.
• Participates in committees or subgroups to develop curriculum, assessment and/or long range plans for the EL program.
• Adjusts and plan lessons based on differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Makes modifications in lessons based on knowledge of the goals for each student’s disability as outline in his/her IEP, ILP and or 504 plans.
• Utilizes classroom and corporation materials, resources and technology that enhance instruction.
• Uses assessment data to plan lessons and drive instruction.
• Creates a classroom environment that supports instruction.
• Maintains an organized classroom to manage the classroom effectively and to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students.
• Is a positive role model for all students.
• Maintains a positive disciplinary plan for all students.
• Develops a repertoire of teaching strategies to reach all learners.
• Participates in Corporation and Building based Professional Development.
• Communicates with parents in a clear, effective and timely manner.
• Communicates and work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues.
• Keeps student, parent and family information confidential.
• Maintains accurate records regarding student information, test data, and ILP’s as required by the principal.
• Serves on committees as assigned by the building principal.
• Adheres to School Board policies, Corporation policies and procedures, and building guidelines.
• Performs other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and district administrators.

Valid Indiana Teacher’s License in the appropriate subject area and/or grade level(s)

• Effective or highly effective teacher
• Exemplary verbal and written communication…