English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher and Coordinator

2023-24 School Year

Vision:

Empowering and encouraging a commitment to learning for all students in every community.

Who We Are

At Liberty Grove, we envision a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunities. We achieve this by empowering students of diverse backgrounds and removing labels through community building, high standards of excellence, and embracing a wide variety of learning opportunities.

• We believe in the positive intersection of community and school and the collective ownership of raising well-educated, civic-minded children.
• We find the best in our students and accept them for who they are.
• We use our beliefs to act as a motivator and embrace the power of “why not us?”

Who You Are

You believe every student deserves an opportunity to participate in an exceptional educational environment and are inspired every day to demand the best for yourself and your students.

About the Role

Liberty Grove Schools is seeking an ELL Teacher and Coordinator to provide academic instruction to English Language Learners that will guide and encourage students to develop academic subject matter and social skills, and to coordinate activities related to the ELL program at Liberty Grove Schools. Join our LGS team as we continue to grow!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Keep up to date with policies and best practices in English Language Learner teaching and learning methodologies
• Make recommendations to LGS administration for adjustments in ELL programs, to shape the school's support of English Language Learners
• Help recommend, develop, and deliver training to teachers and staff regarding ELL supports
• Administer ELL screeners and assessments as needed
• Refer students when needed for alternative services provided by LGS (e.g. ELL, reading intervention, special education services)
• Help maintain efficient records as necessary for district, state, and/or federal reporting
• Consult with families, administrators, counselors, teachers, as needed to support ELL students
• Provide strong instruction for students who are linguistically diverse
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the school’s curriculum and the Indiana Academic Standards
• Lesson Plan Internalization: Plan and use learning strategies, activities, equipment, and technology to accommodate the learning needs of each student
• Communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide routine feedback to students, colleagues, and parents regarding progress, based on observed performance and development
• Data-Driven Mindset: Conduct ongoing assessment of student academic achievement and language proficiency through formal and informal testing
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, supporting the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Cultivate positive student behavior by establishing transparent routines and systems aligned to Liberty Grove Schools core values
• Collaboration: Participation in department, school, district, and parent meetings; including staff development
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, test, and assignments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Graduate Degree preferred
• Demonstrated competency in academic subjects
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License or Charter School Licensure. To start your Charter School Licensure application, visit this site: www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/application-instructions-step-by-step/#P

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Liberty Grove Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits package, comparable to Central Indiana districts.

• Highly competitive salary ($50,000-$65,000)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive retirement plans, with company matching
• Merit increases and annual performance bonuses
• Ongoing professional development

To learn more visit www.libertygroveschools.org.