ENL Teacher - MS & HS

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East Chicago (IN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for an ENL Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The role focuses on providing Native language and ESL instruction to English Learners while collaborating with classroom teachers to tailor education for diverse needs. Candidates should have a Master's degree, Indiana Teaching License, and experience in teaching practices for English Learners. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and education, with an open application deadline.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience in Elementary Classroom setting.
Experience interpreting WIDA disaggregate data and completing guidelines.
Minimum 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience.
Bilingual-Spanish preferred.
Experience using research-based practices with English learners.

Responsibilities

Provide Native language and/or ESL instruction to English Learners.
Facilitate professional development for all teachers with EL students.
Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
Administer and interpret WIDA data to guide instruction.
Maintain accurate EL data in Skyward and related records.

Skills

Bilingual-Spanish preferred

Experience using researched-based instructional practices

Effective communication with stakeholders

Collaboration with Teachers

Assessment/Data entry Skyward

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college/university

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

5 years teaching experience

Tools

Skyward software

WIDA assessment tools

Job description

March 31, 2025

School City of East Chicago

2025-2026 School Year

POSITION: ENL Teacher- MS & HS

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 in classroom observed
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.