What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dual Language Immersion Teacher - 6th Grade position at School City of Hammond?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher reports directly to the building principal. He/she is responsible for the academic, social and emotional growth of students. The DLI teacher collaborates with school personnel, parents, and community members to promote the core purposes and goals of the Dual Language Immersion Program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in education
ENL/ESL Endorsement (Preferred)
Indiana educator’s license (Current)
Instructional experience in second language acquisition or bilingual education
Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish (Required)
SIOP and WIDA Trained
Proficiency in Spanish - Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
Ability to teach content in Spanish
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION:
Creating and implementing the Dual Language Curriculum
Provide individualized as well as whole group language instruction
Develop academic language for student success in content areas
Evaluate and keep grades, absentees for each student in a formal record/computer grade book
Responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans that meet Indiana/WIDA/ISTE standards
Responsible for maintenance of attractive, neat classroom that presents an atmosphere that is conducive to language learning
Teaches core content areas in the target language (language arts, math, social studies, science) using the Indiana Academic Standards
Able to integrate both English and the target language in the teaching of grade level content
Possesses demonstrated oral and written fluency in both English and the target language
Collaborates with staff, administrators, and parents in the development and implementation of cultural programs/opportunities for students
Able to work with students and parents who are culturally, racially and linguistically diverse
Other duties as assigned by building/district administration
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Dependability
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Flexibility
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to organize and prioritize
Desire to increase professional knowledge of Dual Language Immersion Programs
Growth Mindset
Empathy towards students and families
It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).