Tindley Summit Academy, we believe College Starts Here!

Tindley Summit Academy is driven by our mission of cooperation with parents and the broader community to empower our scholars – regardless of their past academic performance – to become successful learners who graduate with the capacity for rigorous college opportunities.

At Tindley Summit Academy, ALL scholars will experience a rigorous accelerated learning environment that will set them on the path to college and provide them with the education that will empower them to lead a life that they desire and deserve. Our school is centered on four pillars: Academic, Leadership, Service, and Community.

We are looking for educators dedicated to improving children’s outcomes, engaging with families, and community-focused. We ask a simple question that anchors our work, How Are The Children?

Job Description:

• Coordinate and administer all aspects of state testing (WIDA) of the English Language Learner (ELL) program
• Advocate for the needs of the ELL with teachers and leaders.
• Assist district and school administrators in the implementation of ELL.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates for ELL students.
• Monitor and maintain student achievement date associated with ELL, providing regular updates to the network team and principals.Provide professional development to administrators and certified and/or classified staff on specific needs of ELL students.
• Provide coaching and assistance to certified and classified staff in schools to improve student achievement.
• Provide leadership and assist school personnel by providing clarity of focus, expanded opportunities, and promoting high expectations of all students.
• Evaluate, purchases, distributes, and provides support for intervention materials
• Keep current on trends, legislations and developments related to English learners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Indiana Educator’s Professional License
• Minimum of three year in a successful classroom experience
• Working knowledge of WIDA standards to administer test as well as relate it to the differentiated instruction need for scholars.
• Knowledge of research findings and recent trends in ELL
• Experience working in an effective inclusion and/or co-teaching environment
• Evidence of student growth and student achievement
• Successful experience in facilitating adult learning.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with administrators, teachers, and staff
• The ability to use data to improve instruction

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
• Utilize effective data-based problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate effective collaboration skills
• Employ effective coaching skills
• Coach teachers in effective instructional strategies in a variety of content areas
• Use effective strategies for differentiating instruction
• Exhibit knowledge of standards-based curriculum
• Integrate technology in classroom instruction
• Participate in workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework which further advance knowledge of current trends in reading instruction
• MUST hold a VALID IDOE approved ELL certification for the state of Indiana

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• ELL License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person