Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Teacher (7th Grade) Spanish, Science and Social Studies SY25-26

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

SALARY: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year 2024-2025

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: Spanish, Social Studies, and Science for a class 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 Spanish, Social Studies, or Science and be highly qualified
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred in Spanish, Social Studies, or Science 
• ESL/EL/ENL certification or license preferred
• Must be fluent in Spanish in all domains: Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading. All instruction is conducted in Spanish. 
• Will be required to teach Spanish Language Arts/Heritage Spanish, Science, and Social Studies in Spanish to 7th grade Dual Language Immersion students.
• 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