[Hiring] English Learner Teacher @Jennings County School District

Role Description

The English Learner (EL) Teacher provides direct English language development instruction, individualized academic support, and case management services to identified English Learners in grades 4–8 throughout Jennings County School Corporation. This position requires travel between assigned elementary and middle school buildings to ensure students receive appropriate English language development services and equitable access to grade-level curriculum.

The EL Teacher is responsible for maintaining an assigned caseload of English Learners, developing and implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), monitoring student progress, administering required assessments, and maintaining compliance with Indiana Department of Education and federal English Learner requirements. The EL Teacher collaborates closely with general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and families to provide coordinated instructional services that support language acquisition, academic achievement, and student success. The position supports the Jennings County School Corporation mission to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Indiana teaching license with the English Learners (EL) content area addition or another Indiana-recognized authorization appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards.
• Understanding of Indiana English Learner identification, assessment, instructional service, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction to students with diverse language proficiency levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills necessary to manage a caseload across multiple school buildings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and families.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and meet established timelines.
• Ability to travel between assigned school corporation buildings during the workday.

Requirements

• Provide direct, specially designed English language development instruction to identified English Learners.
• Develop and implement instructional lessons aligned with Indiana Academic Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards.
• Provide individual, small-group, push-in, and pull-out instruction based on student proficiency levels and individual needs.
• Address the four domains of English language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Provide explicit instruction in academic vocabulary, reading comprehension, written expression, and oral communication.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying levels of English proficiency.
• Support student access to grade-level academic content while promoting independence in the general education classroom.
• Utilize research-based instructional strategies and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Develop and adapt instructional materials to support language development and academic achievement.

Benefits

• In accordance with the Jennings County School Corporation certified teacher compensation structure.
• Established certified staff work calendar.

Company Description

Jennings County School Corporation provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the position. It does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties and may be modified based on the operational and educational needs of Jennings County School Corporation.