Dual Language Immersion Teacher - 5th Grade

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

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher responsible for nurturing the academic and social growth of students. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in education and proficiency in both English and Spanish. The DLI teacher will design and implement language curricula, delivering instruction in both languages, while fostering a culturally sensitive classroom environment. The position supports diverse student needs and promotes community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in education required.
• Indiana educator's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the Dual Language Curriculum.
• Provide individualized and group language instruction.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to support student success.

Skills

Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish

Ability to teach content in Spanish

Collaboration with culturally diverse students

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Indiana educator's license

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

Equal Employment Opportunity 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).