Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Spanish Teacher (6th Grade) - Navarre

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

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp is seeking a Dual Language Immersion Spanish Teacher for 6th grade at Navarre Middle School. The role focuses on delivering Spanish-language instruction across core subjects and implementing evidence-based strategies within a DLI framework.

The teacher will design targeted interventions, value family partnerships, and work with bilingual services staff to support multilingual learners. Immediate start date is available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in Spanish, Social Studies, or Science.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• ESL/EL/ENL certified or licensed preferred.
• Must be fluent in Spanish in all domains: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading.

Responsibilities

• Provide 6th Grade language acquisition and core academic instruction in Spanish in accordance with Indiana Academic Standards.
• Design intensive, small-group interventions for reading, Spanish Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.
• Implement high-gains, evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills across instruction.
• Collaborate with Bilingual Education Specialist and Title I/II/III staff to support DLI students.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Indiana license

Bilingual education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Spanish Teacher (6th Grade) - Navarre

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Job Details

Job ID: 5869184
Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Spanish Teacher (6th Grade) - Navarre

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

LOCATION: Navarre Middle School

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide 6th Grade language acquisition and core academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards in all core subject areas for a class of Spanish Dual Language Immersion students. 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, Spanish Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, informed by data. Implement high-gains, evidence- 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in Spanish, Social Studies, or Science
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• ESL/EL/ENL certified or licensed preferred
• Must be fluent in Spanish in all domains: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading. All instruction is conducted in Spanish.
• Will be required to teach Spanish, Science, and Social Studies in Spanish to 6th grade Dual Language Immersion students.
• Previous experience in an urban school setting preferred
• Should have the ability to understand and accept the philosophy of the Bilingual Services Department in reference to the education of Multilingual Learners
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, specific to bilingual (SIOP) methodology, and materials for DLI/EL students
• Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice
• Thorough and complete knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards/Model Performance Indicators 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 DLI, EL students and struggling readers
• Use formative assessments to guide reading instruction
• Positive 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 student’s education
• Analyze student’s formative and summative data, and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Differentiate and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for DLI EL students with various English proficiency levels
• Administer all State standardized assessments and STAMP
• 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
• Work collaboratively with the Bilingual Education Specialist and other members of the Bilingual Services Department
• Work with teachers individually or in collaborative teams to provide practical support in reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies for DLI students
• Provide professional development in second language acquisition theory to staff members
• Provide leadership for integration of DLI and EL strategies and practices across the school community

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julia Cordova-Gurule , Director
• Bilingual Programs
• Email: [e-mail]