English Language Learner (EL) Middle/High School Teacher

Nimble; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

River Forest Community School Corporation seeks a dedicated EL teacher to join a team serving grades 6-12. You will work with identified EL students to improve English proficiency using push-in and pull-out strategies, and collaborate with general education teachers to adapt resources and provide accommodations.

You will implement ILPs, align with WIDA standards, and communicate progress with families while fostering an inclusive, language-rich learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education from an accredited program.
• Valid Indiana Teaching License or eligible to obtain licensure.
• English Learner endorsement or willingness to pursue giving endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Work with EL students in grades 6-12 to improve English proficiency through push-in and pull-out programming.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt instructional resources and implement accommodations.
• Participate in collaborative planning with general education teachers and contribute to WIDA planning where needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families about student progress and behaviour.
• Create and implement ILPs and language goals for EL students across the district.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Language development

Student engagement

Adaptability

Bilingual skills beneficial

Education

Bachelor's degree in elementary education

Job description

River Forest Community School Corporation is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic EL teacher to become part of a team of outstanding educators. The position involves collaboration with the other teachers within the middle and high school grade levels and a commitment to student achievement.

EL Teachers instruct students whose first language is not English. The goal is to teach the English Language Proficiency Standard Course of Study. The EL Teacher (https://100hires.com/eslteacher-job-description.html) instructs English language learners to read, speak, listen, and write English, so they can achieve grade-level proficiency in all academic areas. The EL Teacher (https://100hires.com/esl-teacher-job-description.html) must be highly knowledgeable in the content and structure of the English language as well as the methodology for teaching English to non-native speakers.

• Work with identified EL students in grades 6-12 to improve English proficiency through push-in and pull-out programming
• Support students at all levels of language development
• Demonstrate knowledge of WIDA standards and ACCESS testing/score interpretation
• Assist with WIDA planning and administration
• Create and implement ILPs and language goals for all EL students in the district
• Work with general education teachers to adapt instructional resources and implement accommodations
• Participate in collaborative planning with general education teachers
• Use their knowledge of language development to coach colleagues
• Advocate for students and teach them to advocate for themselves
• Empower students through scaffolding and teaching learning strategies
• Communicate regularly with parents and families about student performance and behaviour

Other Duties:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including parent/teacher conferences, student clubs and after‑school activities
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and language rich displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrator

Soft Skills Required:

• Proactive
• Open & Honest
• Adaptable
• Conflict resolution
• Dependable
• Empathetic
• Goal-Oriented
• Self‑Motivated

Required Skills

• Strong instructional pedagogy and classroom management
• Strong communication skills,
• Creative practices to engage all learners
• Relate to students and help them grow academically
• Patience, understanding, and adaptability
• Bilingual skills are beneficial

Educational Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education or a related field from an accredited education or elementary education program is required

Licensing Requirements

• Must possess a valid Indiana Teaching Licence or be eligible to obtain teaching licensure in a timely manner
• Must possess a valid English Learner Endorsement or be willing to attend classes to earn this endorsement through an accredited program