Bilingual EL Instructional Resource Specialist

South Bend Community School Corp; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp is seeking an Instructional Resource Specialist for Navarre Middle School to support English Learner programs. The role focuses on supplemental English Language Development, tutoring, and translations under the direction of bilingual leadership.

Ideal candidates have 60 college credits or an associate degree, bilingual ability, and strong communication and organizational skills; evening hours may be required. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or an Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Able to pass English Language Proficiency Assessment (oral).
• Pass ParaPro Assessment (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplemental English Language Development instruction (vocabulary and language development, guided interaction strategies, reading comprehension strategies, use of modeling, realia, graphic organizers and visuals, etc.).
• Assist in identifying students for tutoring and tutor students as assigned based on language needs.
• Relay student progress information in English Language Development to the certified classroom teacher.
• Participate in professional development supporting ELD principles and strategies.
• Assist with translations and interpretations for students and families; assist with parent/teacher conferences.
• Attend all Bilingual Services Department staff meetings and building meetings.
• Carry out policies and procedures of the South Bend Community School Corporation.
• Complete Time/Task logs daily and submit to the Program Coordinator monthly.

Skills

Bilingual

Oral communication

Written communication

Instruct students

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

60 college credits or Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

South Bend Community School Corp is seeking an Instructional Resource Specialist for Navarre Middle School to support English Learner programs. The role focuses on supplemental English Language Development, tutoring, and translations under the direction of bilingual leadership.

Ideal candidates have 60 college credits or an associate degree, bilingual ability, and strong communication and organizational skills; evening hours may be required. Starting date is immediate.