DLI Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The School City of Hammond is seeking a DLI teacher to lead bilingual instruction and support the Dual Language Immersion program. You will develop the curriculum, deliver language instruction in English and Spanish, and assess student growth in academic language across content areas.

You will collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to promote inclusive learning, maintain accurate records, and ensure alignment with Indiana Academic Standards and ISTE expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education is required.
• Indiana educator’s license (Current) is required.
• ENL/ESL Endorsement preferred.
• Experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish (written and oral) required.
• SIOP and WIDA trained.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing the Dual Language Curriculum.
• Provide individualized as well as whole group language instruction.
• Develop academic language for student success in content areas.
• Evaluate and keep grades, absentees for each student in a formal record/computer grade book.
• Create and implement lesson plans meeting Indiana/WIDA/ISTE standards.
• Maintain an attractive, neat classroom conducive to language learning.
• Teach core content areas in the target language using the Indiana Academic Standards.
• Integrate English and the target language in grade level content.
• Demonstrate fluency in both English and the target language.
• Collaborate with staff, administrators, and parents on cultural programs for students.
• Work with diverse students and families.
• Perform other duties as directed by Administrator.

Skills

Advanced communication (bilingual)

Independent and collaborative

Growth mindset

Empathy toward students and families

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Indiana educator’s license (Current)

ENL/ESL Endorsement (Preferred)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The DLI teacher reports directly to the building principal. He/she is responsible for the academic, social and emotional growth of students. The DLI teacher collaborates with school personnel, parents, and community members to promote the core purposes and goals of the Dual Language Immersion Program.

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The DLI teacher reports directly to the building principal. He/she is responsible for the academic, social and emotional growth of students. The DLI teacher collaborates with school personnel, parents, and community members to promote the core purposes and goals of the Dual Language Immersion Program.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• ENL/ESL Endorsement (Preferred)
• Indiana educator’s license (Current)
• Instructional experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education
• Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish (Required)
• SIOP and WIDA Trained

Specific Responsibilities In This Position

• Creating and implementing the Dual Language Curriculum
• Provide individualized as well as whole group language instruction
• Develop academic language for student success in content areas
• Evaluate and keep grades, absentees for each student in a formal record/computer grade book
• Responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans that meet Indiana/WIDA/ISTE standards
• Responsible for maintenance of attractive, neat classroom that presents an atmosphere that is conducive to language learning
• Teaches core content areas in the target language (language arts, math, social studies, science) using the Indiana Academic Standards
• Able to integrate both English and the target language in the teaching of grade level content
• Possesses demonstrated oral and written fluency in both English and the target language
• Collaborates with staff, administrators, and parents in the development and implementation of cultural programs/opportunities for students
• Able to work with students and parents who are culturally, racially and linguistically diverse
• Other duties as directed by Administrator

Required Professional/Personal Attributes

• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Desire to increase professional knowledge of Dual Language Immersion Programs
• Growth Mindset
• Empathy towards students and families

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).