English Learner (EL) Teacher

Jackson Middle School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corp Jackson Middle School is seeking an English Learner (EL) Teacher to provide language acquisition and core academic instruction aligned with Indiana standards for a class of EL students.

The role emphasizes small-group intervention, data-informed planning, and collaboration with the Bilingual Services Department and district staff to support reading and math achievement in a diverse urban setting. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in primary grades and be highly qualified.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Must be ESL/EL/ENL certified or licensed.
• Urban school setting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards/Model Performance Indicators.

Responsibilities

• Provide language acquisition and core academic instruction for English Learners.
• Design intensive, small-group intervention for reading and math, informed by data.
• Implement scientifically based instructional strategies and varied practices.
• Collaborate with Bilingual Services Department and Title I/II/III staff.
• Administer state standardized assessments and participate in professional development.

Skills

Balanced literacy

Differentiated instruction

Formative assessment

Data-driven instruction

Professional development

Collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Indiana License/Certification (primary grades)

Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

ESL/EL/ENL certified or licensed

Job description

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English Learner (EL) Teacher

South Bend Community School Corp Jackson Middle School - South Bend, In, Indiana Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917525
Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: English Learner (EL) Teacher

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide language acquisition and core academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards in all core subject areas for a class of English Learners. Possess strong reading content knowledge to recognize reader’s strengths and the ability to analyze student’s reading behaviors. Design intensive, small-group intervention for reading and math, informed by data. Implement high-gains, scientifically based instructional strategies. Understands and uses a variety of instructional practices/strategies/routines to encourage the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and performance skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in primary grades and be highly qualified
• Master’s degree or higher preferred
• Must be ESL/EL/ENL certified or licensed
• Previous experience in an urban school setting preferred
• Should have the ability to understand and accept the philosophy of the Bilingual Services Department in reference to the education of English Learners and migrant students
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, specific to bilingual (SIOP) methodology, and materials for EL students
• Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice
• Thorough and complete knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards/Model Performance Indicators and content of grade level areas
• Willingness to attend ongoing training
• Must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on most recent evaluation

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use balanced literacy concepts such as shared reading and guided reading
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of EL students and struggling readers
• Use formative assessments to guide reading instruction
• Interaction with families and students from a diverse range of economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds
• Develop and maintain contact with parents, and involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education
• Analyze student’s formative and summative data, and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Differentiate and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for EL students with various English proficiency levels
• Administer all State standardized assessments
• Willingness to actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with Title I/II/III personnel, administration, and district-level curriculum department
• Use of technology within instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Work collaboratively with the Bilingual Education Specialist and other members of the Bilingual Services Department
• Work with teachers individually or in collaborative teams to provide practical support in reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies for EL students
• Provide professional development in second language acquisition theory to staff members
• Provide leadership for the integration of EL strategies and practices across the community

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required