DLI Teacher (Spanish and English)

Category: Certified Job Posting

Employment Type: Full Time

Building: TBD

Location: Wabash, IN

Contract Terms:

• 185 Day Contract
• Start Date: TBD
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Certified benefits

Job Requirements:

• Indiana elementary teaching license
• Experience teaching in a DLI program preferred
• Proficient in Spanish and English languages, required

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides learning experiences and teaches lessons to meet objectives by following the approved Wabash City Schools curriculum map and the 50/50 Dual Language Immersion Model.
• Teaches BOTH the Spanish and English curriculum
• Maintains clear and up-to-date written lesson plans. Able to show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Supports and implements strategies that enhance student performance on local, state, and federal assessments.
• Committed to Professional Learning Communities for school improvement.
• Participates in Corporation and Building based Professional Development including DLI specific training
• Makes effective use of planning time. Observes designed working hours per the job assignment and uniqueness of each assignment.
• Promotes continued student learning by creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Conducts assigned activities from the administration, in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education and State and Federal Law.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable procedures and rules of behavior in the classroom and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
• Participates cooperatively with the principal in performance evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned at the request of the superintendent, superintendent designee, or principal.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports the school and district.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.