ENL Teacher

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The English as a New Language Teacher, Secondary works with English learners (ELs) in developing English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The ENL teaches a student-centered ENL course to all English Learners based on the WIDA Standards. The ENL teacher also collaborates with classroom teachers in ensuring best practices for ELs are implemented throughout the school day and that the ILP is implemented with fidelity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for all EL students

• Monitor Fluent English Proficient (FEP) students who have exited from ENL services within the last two years

Maintain cumulative folders with required paperwork for English learners Run student reports weekly to ensure accuracy of data

• Assist in administering required language proficiency (WIDA Screener/ACCESS) and academic achievement tests within the required time frame

Collaborate with classroom teachers on the implementation of ILPs for all EL students Provide language development support via the English as a New Language class and through push in support in classrooms (if applicable based on school model) Utilize WIDA framework and standards in the development of lesson plans Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning

• Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law

• Work towards building a positive self-image in English learners

• Help students view their culture and themselves with pride

Help the school staff to be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences Assist in collecting and analyzing data for increasing student achievement Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as an ENL Teacher, you might:

Teach three sections of the ENL course to one grade level in mixed-ability classes Meet with a grade-level PLC to determine scaffolds for English Learners Make phone calls to parents to discuss student progress

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: SKILLS AND INTERESTS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Build rapport with teachers, administrators, staff, and team members through strong relationship building

• Displays working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards and sheltered instruction practices

• Communicate clearly orally and in writing

• Effectively analyze student assessment data to drive instructional decisions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree. Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher’s License OR must be eligible to secure an Indiana State Teacher’s License via reciprocity, emergency or alternative pathways. ENL License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,500.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN 46224 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46224: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,500 - $80,000