We will consider applications from candidates who have an EL or ENL teachers license.
- Work with teachers to build their capacity to effectively instruct English Learners in the classroom
- Develop core knowledge among all teachers and administrators in regards to second language acquisition and promote practices that celebrate both cultures and languages
- Offer English Learner support within the classroom to create opportunities for joint productive activities between ELs and their native-English speaking peers
- Know and promote the six standards of pedagogy to best serve teachers and English Learners
- Collaborate with teachers in order to best serve ELs in the classroom
- Support ILP goals/accommodations and implementation of those goals/accommodations
- Assist in the acquisition of resources that reflect students linguistic and cultural diversity
- Communicate with families and provide family outreach
- Assist teachers in implementation of WIDA in the classroom
- Serve in a leadership capacity at the district level for continued program development/review and serve on district committees and coordinate building/district level programming
- Participate in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and optimize student learning
- Direct instructional assistants for the purpose of providing an effective EL program that addresses the needs of individual students
- Remain current in the latest educational research
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Report to the Director of Learning
Qualifications:
A. Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from accredited university.
B. Indiana Teaching Certificate.
C. Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.