Language Development Teacher - Middle School

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a dedicated educator to provide individualized and group language instruction, implement learning plans, and administer assessments in a bilingual education setting. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, hold an Indiana Educator’s License, and demonstrate fluency in multiple languages. Responsibilities also include classroom management and co-teaching efforts to foster an effective learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Current Indiana Educator’s License is required.
• Instructional experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education.

Responsibilities

• Implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide individualized and group language instruction.
• Administer annual language assessment test (WIDA ACCESS).
• Create and maintain appealing classroom environment.

Skills

Fluent in more than one language

Dependability

Professionalism

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/ENL/ESL Endorsement

Indiana Educator’s License

Job description

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education/ENL/ESL Endorsement (Preferred)
• Indiana Educator’s License (Current)
• Instructional experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education
• Fluent in more than one language (Preferred)
• SIOP and WIDA Trained

Specific Responsibilities

• Complete and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Provide individualized as well as whole group language instruction
• Develop academic language for student success in content areas (classes)
• Administer annual language assessment test (WIDA ACCESS)
• Use native language support (when appropriate) to clarify concepts/material
• Evaluate and keep grades, absentees for each student in a formal record/computer grade book
• Prepare instructional materials for class use
• Responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans that meet Indiana/WIDA Standards
• Responsible for maintenance of attractive, neat classroom that presents an atmosphere that is conducive to language learning
• Responsible for adhering to promotion of established goals and policies of LDP Program.
• Co teach with general education teachers / Push-In Model of Instruction

Personal Attributes Desired

• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with students, parents, colleagues
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize

EEO Statement

The policy of the School City of Hammond is not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).