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