Racial gaps are also apparent - Hispanic students trailed their white classmates by 35 percentage points on the tests.Īs Indianapolis’ Hispanic population growth shows little sign of slowing, schools face an important question: How should they adjust curriculum and culture to best serve all students and to address learning gaps? Just 7.4% of Lawrence English learners in grades 3-8 passed the English and math portions of the ILEARN exam in 2019, compared with 31% of non-English learners. But while each school has its own approach to teaching Spanish speakers, they share one thing in common: severe academic gaps for Hispanic students and English learners. The Mercer County Special Services School District’s Superintendent shall determine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.Lawrence is an outlier among Indianapolis districts, most of which offer little or no dual-language instruction, instead relying on traditional methods of English immersion and pulling students out of class for English tutoring. Mercer County Special Services School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality or sex.ĪMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENTĮxternal and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodations. Prior experience working with autistic and/or students with disabilities preferred. Promote the health and education of the children and to attend to their safety and welfare.ġ. To assist the certified teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities.
To replace the regularly appointed assistant in his/her absence.
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