What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher for DLI: Target Language = Spanish 25-26 SY position at Eisenhower Elementary?
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Reports to: Building Principal
General Summary: This full-time teacher will teach two half-day sessions of Math, Science, Social Studies, and Literacy in Spanish. The teacher will team with an English-speaking teacher, who will teach Language Arts in English, to provide instruction for two classes of students. This is a school level position with the principal as supervisor. The teacher, though, will be expected to collaborate with district personnel on the program.
Essential Functions:
- Fully commits to moving the district mission forward
- Participates in professional development and instructional coaching
- Collaborates with English partner teacher and commit to Professional Learning Collaboration team
- 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.
- Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.
- Assesses student learning and prepare data as needed
- Develops lesson plans for second language learners
- Utilizes dual immersion guidelines, strategies, and curriculum maps
- Accommodates visitors to the classroom
- Meets with parents from both classes for Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual
Qualifications:
- Candidates have to complete OPI language test in target language and score Advanced Mid
- Indiana Teaching License required
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
- English proficiency
- ESL endorsement preferred
- World Language Endorsement preferred
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and instructional media tools
Length of Contract: 185 days
Position Type: Exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an elementary teacher.
