Dual Language Immersion Teacher - 5th Grade

ReNEW Schools; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Hammond, Indiana is seeking a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher responsible for the academic, social, and emotional growth of students. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in education, possess an Indiana educator’s license, and be fluent in both English and Spanish. Responsibilities include developing and implementing the Dual Language Curriculum and providing instruction in core content areas using the target language. Candidates who have an ENL/ESL Endorsement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess demonstrated oral and written fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education is preferable.
• SIOP and WIDA Trained are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement Dual Language Curriculum.
• Provide individualized and group language instruction.
• Evaluate and keep records of student grades.

Skills

Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish

Ability to teach content in Spanish

Collaboration with culturally diverse individuals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Indiana educator’s license (Current)

ENL/ESL Endorsement (Preferred)

Job description

General Summary

The 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 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 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

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).