High School EL Mathematics Teacher — Engage & Empower

High School Teaching/ EL Mathematics SY 26-27

South Bend Community School Corp Adams High School - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title:

High School Teaching/EL Mathematics

Salary Range:
Teacher salary

Contract Length: 12- month

Immediate Supervisor:
Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

Basic Function: Individuals must be able to teach high school EL students at all grade levels (9-12), including but not limited to:
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Candidate will display professionalism and the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Must be highly skilled in classroom management and student engagement skills
• Must be able to skillfully use differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual learning styles and demonstrate experience implementing innovative instructional programs/practices for English Learners
• Skillfully use cooperative learning strategies to engage all EL students in learning
• Use data to guide instruction and be able to work collaboratively in a professional learning community
• Prepare lesson plans based on the Indiana State Standards, WIDA ELD Standards, record grades
• using the Corporation electronic grade book (Power School), and assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the math curriculum
• Participate in the 8-step process of instruction and remediation/enrichment. Candidate must have knowledge of and experience using software or online tools to remediate, enrich, and increase students skill sets
• Must be able to effectively communicate with students and parents and be willing to contact parents to keep them fully informed of their student’s progress
• Must have knowledge of and demonstrated ability to create a positive and professional relationship with students and the ability to create a welcoming, focused and productive learning environment where students feel comfortable seeking assistance
• When appropriate, candidate must be a cooperative member of the Small Learning Community – Freshman Academy, and must attend Freshman Academy meetings
• Must be willing to implement various school and Corporation initiatives, including but not limited to, Culturally Responsive – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Character Education and participate in Professional Communities
• Must work in collaboration with the Bilingual Education Specialist

Qualifications: Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in Mathematics in grades 9-12 and be highly qualified

• Master’s degree or higher preferred
• Prefer ESL/EL/ENL Certification/License
• Previous experience in an urban high school setting preferred
• Experience teaching varying levels of math course required
• Candidate must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on most recent evaluation
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with students, faculty, and administration

Special Considerations:

• Candidate will have previous experience with English Learners
• Additionally, an ideal candidate will hold a current Indiana License/Certification in Technology Education and/or in a Science discipline.

Physical Demands:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing; pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard;

emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.