EL Specialist (Teacher)

SCEC; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of East Chicago is seeking an EL Specialist (Elementary) at Washington Elementary School in East Chicago, IN. The role focuses on supporting general educators with English learner instruction through in-class demonstrations, planning, and data-informed planning.

The position requires a Master’s degree, Indiana teaching license with ESL/ENL endorsement, and 5 years of elementary teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Current Indiana teaching license with Bilingual/Bicultural focus; ESL/ENL endorsement.
• Minimum 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience.
• Bilingual-Spanish preferred.
• Experience interpreting WIDA data and entering Skyward data.

Responsibilities

• Instruct LEP students and model evidence-based practices.
• Provide professional development for teachers serving LEP/FEP students.
• Build positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Demonstrate and communicate research-based instructional practices for EL/ELL students.
• Observe General Education classrooms and provide instructional feedback.

Skills

Bilingual-Spanish

Education

Master’s degree

Indiana Teaching License Bilingual/Bicultural; ESL/ENL Endorsement

Job description

October 6, 2026

School City of East Chicago

2026-2027 School Year

POSITION: EL Specialist- Elementary Level (Pre K- 6th)

SCHOOL: Washington Elementary School

Job Summary

The ENL Specialist will provide personalized support to General Education teachers through in-class demonstration lessons, classroom observations, cooperative lesson planning, incorporating assessment using data analysis and provide professional development on evidence-based methodologies for English Learners.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Indiana Teaching License Bilingual/Bicultural; ESL/ENL Endorsement.
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience in Elementary Classroom setting;
• Bilingual-Spanish preferred.
• Experience using researched-based instructional practices with English learners.

• Experience interpreting WIDA disaggregate data and completing & monitoring state compliant guidelines. Also experience entering student data into Skyward software.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for instruction with LEP students.
• Facilitate professional development for all teachers needs with LEP and FEP students.
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices with ELD that result in increased student performance.
• Observe General Education classrooms and model lessons with teachers. Provide instructional feedback through peer conferencing.
• Communicate effectively with parents, members of the school district and local community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education for multi-linguistic and ethnic students.
• Assist families with enrollment in the EL Program. Administer WIDA Placement for appropriate age and grade level placement.
• Responsible for accurate data-entry for all LEP students on RDS/Skyward, along with maintaining current documentation of 1st yr./2nd yr. Level 5 Monitoring, Exit Forms, Retention and Special Education Identification.
• Organize, schedule and conduct training on Annual Spring WIDA assessments for EL students within your assigned building.
• Maintain a log/schedule of visits to classrooms and/or conferencing with teachers.

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies that engage all students.
• Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge using a variety of assessment tools.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data.
• Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
• Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum.
• Monitor intervention programs by observing and meeting with teachers.
• Provide teachers Internet links related to instruction and curriculum.
• Instruct and support teachers with curriculum software products, and classroom/curriculum related technologies.
• Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
• Model lessons when appropriate.
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
• Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers.
• Manage time and schedule flexibility that maximizes teacher schedules and learning.
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics involving students in classroom observed.
• Obtain advance approval of the Principal/EL Program Administrator for unique activities and expenditures.
• Attend workshops/conferences to learn about new innovative instructional strategies.
• Adhere to all district and building health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and Building Crisis Plan.
• Understand that job responsibilities may vary related to each building’s needs.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the EL Program Administrator.

Reports

Building Principal

Salary

• Commensurate by Experience and Education
• Competitive package provided

Start Date

2026-2027 School Year

Application Deadline

OPENED until filled.