Language Development Teacher - Elementary

• Elementary Apply Full time
• School City of Hammond Description

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree
• ENL/ESL Endorsement Preferred
• or willing to obtain licensure
• Instructional experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education preferred
• Fluent in more than one language preferred
• SIOP and WIDA Trained preferred

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION

• 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 and organized classroom
• Responsible for adhering to the promotion of established goals and policies of the LDP Program
• Potential coteaching with general education teachers and/or 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 in English and Spanish
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties as assigned by the building principal and/or program director