Saint Joseph High School, South Bend - ENL Interventionist (South Bend, IN)
ENL Interventionist
The ENL Interventionist strengthens the mission of Saint Joseph High School by supporting students with Language Plans to promote student learning, growth, and development, in order to transform students in heart and mind, preparing them to serve God, the Church, and the world.
Responsibilities
Individual Learning Plan Management
- Meets with students and parents at least annually to review each student’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
- Communicates and works with teachers regarding the accommodations provided to students per their ILP and supports needed for individual students.
- Builds relationships and trust with students on his/her caseload, monitors their academic progress, and intervenes as necessary to support and improve student performance.
- Assists the school test coordinator in administering the annual WIDA test.
Academic Support
- Through push-in services in a general education classroom and pull-out services in a resource room, provides individual or small group instruction and academic support to students identified as English Language Learners as well as other students as assigned to his/her caseload.
- Collaborates with the teachers and paraprofessionals on the SJHS Learning Strategies Team to coordinate the academic support provided to students and teachers, including leading professional development.
Professional Conduct
- Helps maintain a school climate that is joyful, positive, welcoming, supportive, and inclusive; and supports the school mission to transform students in heart and mind to serve God, the Church, and the World.
- Wears appropriate, professional attire.
- Works cooperatively with colleagues, supporting other teachers and staff.
- Supports the mission of the school and Catholic teachings in their professional and personal actions.
- Meets all contractual obligations both in the classroom and in assigned co-curricular responsibilities.
- Maintains attendance and is punctual (work hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on regular school days).
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
- Is responsible for license renewal.
Communication
- Informs parents of academic and behavioral concerns in a timely manner.
- Communicates with teachers, counselors, administrators, and other personnel as needed to support students.
- Checks and returns phone messages and emails within 48 hours.
- Informs Administrators/Department Chair(s) of possible parental concerns.
- Reports to the Program Coordinator for Learning Strategies, Assistant Principals, and Principal.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Is familiar with and adheres to all Diocesan and school policies, as well as the terms of the teacher contract.
- Works with administration and counselors to support students and help meet school-wide goals.
- Makes a reasonable effort to care for and protect school property, equipment, and materials.
- Monitors student behavior in the halls during passing periods.
- Is dedicated to continual professional growth through participation in meetings, workshops, and in-services as well as through professional organizations and literature. Attends scheduled faculty, department, and committee meetings.
- Participates in scheduled special events, such as Back-to-School Night, Open House, Discover Saint Joe Day, Catholic School Mission Day, Baccalaureate Mass, and Graduation.
- Attends all liturgies and assemblies in assigned location and fulfills all assigned responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Must be certified or working towards certification in ESL, ENL, or TESOL in Indiana
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Close Date: Until Filled