Job Details Job ID: 5174658 Job Description POSITION TITLE: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Spanish Teacher (6th Grade) SALARY: Teacher Contract CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Director of Bilingual Services LOCATION: Navarre Middle School POSITION SUMMARY: Provide 6th Grade language acquisition and core academic instruction in accordance with the Indiana Academic Standards in all core subject areas 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 reading, Spanish Language Arts, 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 ? Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred ? ESL/EL/ENL certified or licensed 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, Science, and Social Studies in Spanish to 6th 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 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 ? Positive 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 6th Grade DLI Spanish Teacher 04/2025 SBCSC Job Description 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 and STAMP ? 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 Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required