Dual Language Immersion (Dli) English Teacher (7Th Grade)

POSITION TITLE: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Teacher (7th Grade) SALARY:

Teacher Contract CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services LOCATION:

Edison K-8 School (Edison MS) POSITION SUMMARY: Provide 7th Grade language acquisition and core academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards for the following subject areas: English Language Arts/Reading for a cohort of Spanish 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 Spanish language literacy/reading, Social Studies, and Science, 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 and be highly qualified Bachelor's degree or higher preferred in English Language Arts or related field ESL/EL/ENL certification or license preferred Must be fluent in English in all domains: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading.

Will be required to work with a partner teacher in the DLI program 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 EL/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 to meet the needs of DLI, EL students and struggling readers Use formative assessments to guide reading instruction 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 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 " />