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

Navarre Middle School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Navarre Middle School in South Bend, IN is seeking a 7th Grade Dual Language Immersion English Teacher for the 26-27 SY. The teacher will provide language acquisition and core instruction for English Learners, collaborating with a partner teacher who will teach French.

The role is a full-time, school-year contract with immediate starting date and a focus on data-driven reading interventions. The candidate must hold an Indiana primary grades license and ESL/EL/ENL certification (or be pursuing

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in primary grades.
• ESL/EL/ENL certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Understanding of bilingual services philosophy for English Learners.
• Knowledge of SIOP instructional strategies for EL students.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice.
• Familiarity with WIDA ACCESS ELD standards and content areas.
• Willingness to attend ongoing training and development.
• No recent Probation Assistance issues on evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Use balanced literacy concepts such as shared reading and guided reading.
• Provide differentiated instruction for EL students and struggling readers.
• Use formative assessments to guide reading instruction.
• Interact with families from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Develop and maintain parent contact and involvement as partners.
• Analyze data to differentiate instruction and create ILPs for EL students.
• Administer all state standardized assessments.
• Collaborate with Title I/II/III staff and administration.
• Instruct in dual-language immersion using sheltered, cooperative, and discovery methods.
• Maintain classroom standards and safe learning environment.
• Lead integration of EL strategies school-wide when possible.

Skills

Indiana license

ESL/EL/ENL cert

Bilingual education

SIOP knowledge

Reading intervention

EL standards knowledge

Education

Primary grades license

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5860354

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

7th Grade Primary Center Dual Language Immersion English Teacher

SALARY:

Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH:

School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Julia Cordova- Gurule
• Email: [e-mail]