ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works with administrators, other Teachers, and/or instructional teams to plan and implement instruction according to the District approved and adopted curriculum;
Provide direct English language development (ELD) instruction to English learners in alignment with WIDA ELD standards and Indiana Academic Standards.
Collaborate with general education and special education teachers to plan and implement scaffolds and strategies that ensure ELs access grade-level content.
Develop and deliver daily lesson plans using a variety of instructional strategies to support students' English language acquisition and content understanding.
Monitor and assess English language proficiency and academic progress through formative and summative assessments; use data to inform instruction.
Administer and support the state-required WIDA ACCESS assessment and support the development of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for ELs.
Modify and differentiate instruction to meet individual student language development needs across the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Create and maintain a culturally responsive classroom that honors students' linguistic and cultural identities.
- Communicate effectively with students and families using culturally appropriate methods and, when necessary, interpretation/translation services.
- Maintain accurate student records including assessment data, progress monitoring, and parent communication logs.
Serve as an advocate for English learners in school-wide decision-making processes.
Participate in student support team meetings, case conferences, and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or ILP meetings as needed.
Attend professional development opportunities related to language acquisition, culturally responsive practices, and instructional technology.
Participates in faculty meetings, staff development activities, and personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge;
Conducts standardized tests in accordance with State guidelines, District policies, the Principal's expectations;
Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports;
