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 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, 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 It is the policy of the School City of Hammond 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).