ENL Teacher

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

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking an experienced ENL Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in East Chicago, Indiana. The role involves providing ESL instruction to English Learners, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring compliance with WIDA standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, an Indiana Teaching License with ESL/ENL endorsement, and has a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in bilingual settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience in Elementary Classroom setting.
• Experience interpreting WIDA disaggregate data and monitoring state compliant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to EL students.
• Facilitate professional development for teachers working with EL students.
• Assist families with enrollment in the EL Program.

Skills

Bilingual-Spanish

Research-based instructional practices

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college/university

Current Indiana Teaching License Bilingual/Bicultural; ESL/ENL Endorsement

Tools

Skyward software

Job description

June 22, 2026

School City of East Chicago

2026-2027 School Year

POSITION: ENL Teacher

REPORTS: Building Principal

Job Summary

The ENL Teacher will provide Native language and/or ESL instruction to our English Learners. They will include the WIDA ELD in lesson planning and incorporate assessment using data. They will also collaborate with classroom teachers and assist them with accommodation and modifications to their lessons for ELs.

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 EL students
• Facilitate professional development for all teachers needs with EL 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 EL 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

• Provide specialized instruction in native language and/or ESL to EL students
• 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 the WIDA standards and use them to drive instruction
• Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data
• Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested
• 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
• 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 listed in classroom observation
• Obtain advance approval of the Principal/Director of English Learners 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 Director of English Learners
• Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.

Salary

• Competitive package provided

Terms

Follow the 2026-2027 Teacher/Student Calendar

Start Date

2026-2027 School Year

Application Deadline

OPEN until filled