Dual Language Teacher

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

Job summary

The School City of East Chicago is seeking motivated Pre K-6 Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in education, a current Indiana educator’s license, and a strong proficiency in both English and Spanish. The role involves developing and implementing a Dual Language Curriculum and fostering academic success in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Current Indiana educator’s license.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement Dual Language Curriculum.
• Provide individualized and group language instruction in English and Spanish.
• Evaluate student grades and absentees.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Bilingual education experience

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Indiana educator’s license

ENL/ESL Endorsement

Job description

May 12, 2025

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2025-2026 School Year

Title: Pre K-6 Teacher(s)

Reports to:Building Principal

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The DLI teacher reports directly to the building principal. 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 (Preferred)

●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 in both English and Spanish.

●Develop academic language for student success in the 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

●Teaches core content areas in the target language (language arts, math, social studies, science) using the Indiana Academic Standards.

●Integrates both English and Spanish in the teaching of grade level content.

●Possesses demonstrated oral and written fluency in both English and Spanish

●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

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

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or appropriate administrator. School City of East Chicago reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Director of Human Resources

School City of East Chicago

1401 East 144^th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

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Complete Application on the School City of East Chicago’s website @ www.scec.k12.in.us Links/Services/Human Resources/JOB OPPORTUNITIES