3rd Grade Teacher

Bilingual Teacher

The Bilingual Teacher provides specialized instruction for the purpose of developing the students' ability to effectively access the curriculum and meet the state standards (Spanish or English as appropriate) and acquire the English language.

Terms of employment: 10-months. Salary: Based on the bargaining unit contract for certified personnel. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Teacher Evaluation Plan.

Qualifications

• IL PEL
• Endorsement of approval in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language
• Fluent in Spanish
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Able to administer ACCESS and WIDA screening tests
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment, and diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition
• Able to maintain records per state and federal law

Main Duties

• Performs those activities listed in the district's classroom teacher job description as appropriate and applicable
• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English and in native language of students in the Core Curriculum Content Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, Spanish Language Arts Standards (as appropriate), and Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards (IELPS)
• Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program
• Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students' progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies
• Facilitates frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating conferences, written communication, parent trainings, and other meetings/events and administrative support for childcare; interpreting, translations, etc.
• Attends professional English Language Acquisition meetings as well as serves on building or district committees, and attends staff meetings as may be requested or as established by school policy
• Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the education of bilingual education students. Advocates for the program to meet the learning needs of bilingual students
• Performs such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Principal, or established by the School Code

Application Procedure: Apply online, attaching a copy of your letter of interest, a resume, transcripts and professional reference information. Candidate review will continue until the position is filled. Please, no phone calls.