Dual Language Immersion Teacher - 1st Grade

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The School City of Hammond is seeking a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher responsible for the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in classrooms. You will collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community members to foster a supportive learning environment.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, proficiency in English and Spanish, and includes responsibilities such as creating lesson plans that align with Indiana Academic Standards and maintaining a conducive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Indiana educator’s license (Current).
• SIOP and WIDA Trained.
• Ability to integrate English and Spanish in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the Dual Language Curriculum.
• Provide individualized and whole group language instruction.
• Evaluate and keep grades for each student.
• Develop academic language for student success.

Skills

Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish

Instructional experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education

Proficiency in Spanish - Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Ability to work with culturally diverse students

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

General Summary

Dual Language Immersion (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
• Proficiency in Spanish - Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
• Ability to teach content in Spanish

Specific 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
• Responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans that meet Indiana/WIDA/ISTE standards
• Responsible for maintenance of an attractive, neat classroom that presents an atmosphere 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 assigned by building/district administration

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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

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).