Teacher - ELL - Sec

Perry Township School District; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township School District seeks an EL Teacher at Southport High School to provide multilingual learners with equitable access to Tier 1 content. You will design and deliver instruction aligned to state standards, assess progress, and maintain records while collaborating with staff and families.

Required are a BS/BA in ESL or related field and an Indiana Teaching License for ESL. The role follows the standard teacher schedule and may involve participation in additional activities beyond

Qualifications

• Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state licensure requirements.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles of language development and practices of teaching.
• Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to cooperate with school faculty and administration.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, guardians, staff, and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction following approved courses of study.
• Develop assessments aligned to state standards.
• Maintain ILPs, records, and lesson plans.
• Communicate with colleagues, students and parents.
• Engage in professional development related to ELD practices.
• Administer state tests related to English development.
• Willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities as assigned.

Skills

Language development knowledge

Teaching practices

Classroom management

Instruction modification

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgment

Education

BS/ BA degree in English as a New Language

Indiana Teaching License in ESL

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ TEACHER - SECONDARY
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Southport High School

EL Teacher

Position Purpose

Create authentic learning experiences for multilingual students utilizing appropriate methods and strategies. Implement effective curriculum, instruction, assessment, and evaluation in all content areas to support and create access to Tier 1 content area knowledge by developing students' English Language Proficiency.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver appropriate instruction that follows developed and approved courses of study
• Develop effective instructional methodologies and assessments that focus on State standards
• Maintain appropriate and accurate ILPS, student records, and lesson plans
• Establish and maintain appropriate communications with colleagues, students and parents
• Participate in new learning related to English Language Development practices
• Administer and certify in administering state tests related to English development.
• Willingness to commit to an extra-curricular activity as assigned.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

PEA certified position

Work Schedule

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state licensure requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles of language development and practices of teaching, knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques which includes the following:
• Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in developing and implementing an articulated instruction program.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and guardians, staff members, and community representatives in providing an appropriate educational program.
• Ability to understand students' physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns.
• Skills in the application of contemporary principles and practices of teaching.
• Skills in exercising sound and professional judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellentinterpersonal skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional

Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws andcodes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent

Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions. Seldom

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Current Indiana Teacher's License in English as a Second language.

Education

• BS/ BA degree in English as a New Language.