DLI English Language Arts Teacher (8th Grade)

•Edison K-8

South Bend Community School Corp

Bilingual Programs

•South Bend, Indiana This job is also posted in South Bend Community School Corp

Job Details

Job ID:

5933025

Application Deadline:

Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) English Language Arts Teacher (8th Grade)

•Edison K-8

SALARY:

Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH

School Year

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services

LOCATION

Edison K-8 School

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide 8th Grade language acquisition and core academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards in all core subject areas for a class of English Dual Language Immersion students. Possess strong reading content knowledge to recognize reader's strengths and the ability to analyze student's reading behaviors. Design intensive, small-group intervention for reading, and English Language Arts, informed by data. Implement high-gains, evidence

•based instructional strategies. Understands and uses a variety of instructional practices/strategies/routines to encourage the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and performance skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in English Language Arts

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

ESL/EL/ENL

certified or licensed preferred

Must be fluent in English in all domains: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading. Will be required to teach English Language Arts to 8th grade Dual Language Immersion students.

Previous experience in an urban school setting preferred

Should have the ability to understand and accept the philosophy of the Bilingual Services Department in reference to the education of Multilingual Learners Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, specific to bilingual (SIOP) methodology, and materials for DLI/EL students

Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice

Thorough and complete knowledge of

WIDA ELD

Standards/Model Performance Indicators and content of grade level areas

Willingness to attend ongoing training

Must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on most recent evaluation

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Use balanced literacy concepts such as shared reading and guided reading

Provide differentiated instruction and EL strategies to meet the needs of DLI, EL students and struggling readers

Use formative assessments to guide reading instruction

Use current English Language Arts curriculum, materials and supplemental resources, including resources for English learners.

Positive interaction with families and students from a diverse range of economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds

Develop and maintain contact with parents, and involve parents and guardians as partners in their student's education

Analyze student's formative and summative data, and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs

Differentiate and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for DLI EL students with various English proficiency levels

Administer all State standardized assessments and STAMP

Willingness to actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with Title

I/II/III

personnel, administration, and district level curriculum department

Use of technology within instruction

Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school

Work collaboratively with the Bilingual Education Specialist and other members of the Bilingual Services Department

Work with teachers individually or in collaborative teams to provide practical support in reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies for DLI students

Provide professional development in second language acquisition theory to staff members Provide leadership for integration of DLI and EL strategies and practices across the school community

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required