<p>POSITION TITLE: Elementary English Learner (EL) Teacher ( 1st Grade)</p> <p>SALARY: Teacher Contract</p> <p>CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year</p> <p>IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p> <p>Provide 1st Grade core English language development and academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards in all core subject areas for a class of English Learners. 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 math, informed by data. Implement high-gains scientifically based instructional strategies. Understands and uses and variety of instructional practices/strategies/routines to encourage the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving, and performance skills</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Must hold a current Indiana License/Certification in primary grades </li><li>Must be ESL/EL/ENL certified or complete EL Teacher of Record Rubric (eligible teachers only) ? Should have the ability to understand and accept the philosophy of the Bilingual Services Department in reference to the education of English Learners and migrant students </li><li>Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, specific to bilingual (SIOP) methodology, and materials for EL students </li><li>Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice </li><li>Thorough and complete knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards and content of grade level areas ? Willingness to attend ongoing training </li><li>Willingness to attend training and administer the English Language Proficiency Assessment (WIDA ACCESS) </li><li>Must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on most recent evaluation </li></ul> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Use balanced literacy concepts such as shared reading, and guided reading ? Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of EL students and struggling readers ? Use formative assessments to guide reading instruction </li><li>Interaction with families and students from a diverse range of economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds </li><li>Develop and maintain contact with parents, and involve parents and guardians as partners in their students' education </li><li>Analyze student's formative and summative data and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs </li><li>Differentiate instruction and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for EL students with various English proficiency levels </li><li>Administer all State standardized assessments </li><li>Willingness to actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with Title I/II/III person, Administration, and district level curriculum department </li><li>Use of technology within instruction </li><li>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 </li><li>Work with teachers individually or in collaborative teams to provide practical support on reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies for EL students </li><li>Provide professional development on second language acquisition theory to staff members ? Provide leadership for integration of EL strategies and practices across the school community </li></ul> <p>SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bilingual/Spanish preferred </li></ul>