Language Development Teacher - Middle School

• School City of Hammond Description

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