Dual-Language Immersion English Teacher; K-1

Job Title

Dual Language Immersion English Teacher SY 26-27

Navarre Middle School, South Bend, Indiana

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 readers' strengths and the ability to analyze students' reading behaviors. Design intensive, small‑group intervention for reading and math, informed by data. Implement high‑gain 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.

• Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in primary grades
• Must be ESL/EL/ENL certified or willing to work toward 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

• 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 students’ 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 technology within instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Instruct 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 record‑keeping activities as necessary
• Maintains a safe classroom and appropriate classroom management
• Provide leadership for integration of EL strategies and practices across the school community

• 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

Full‑Time

Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

Immediately

School Year