ELL Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Bilingual

Date Posted:
7/6/2026

Location:
Indian Springs School District 109

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
07/10/2026

District:
Indian Springs School District 109
JOB DESCRIPTION
Indian Springs School District #109

ELL Teacher
Spanish or Polish preferred

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of best practices in instruction and integration of instructional technology
Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities

Licensure:
Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with Bilingual Endorsement; Spanish, Polish, or Arabic preferred

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To support teachers and students to achieve high academic standards and achieve District 109 goals

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implements research based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
Plans for and guides the learning process towards mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students
Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents
Demonstrates a knowledge of subject matter and incorporates this knowledge in lesson development
Plans and delivers lessons with co-teacher/general education teachers to meet the needs of students
Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by administration
Administers ELL testing (ACCESS and/or any required testing for ELL students)
Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel is required
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback
Monitors students continually to develop on task behavior
Demonstrates respect of, is tolerant of, and is fair to all students
Assess conversational and academic English language proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing on a regular basis


PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


Provides concise and timely oral and/or written reports to parents
Develops standards of behavior, presents standards to students and consistently adheres to expected student behaviors and associated consequences
Adheres to and enforces established school discipline policies
Accepts appropriate share of responsibility for total school operation
Uses a professional manner in dealing with students, co-workers, parents and community
Performs such other professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal and/or district administration
Other than for serious and/or extended illness, does not exhibit excessive or patterns of absences exceeding yearly sick leave allotment.
Reports for work day, staff meetings and other time commitments in a punctual manner
Attends specified inservice meetings and conferences
Learns about the cultures and languages represented in the student population
Communicates regularly with each student's parents or guardians

EVALUATION: In accordance with District Policy and Administrative Procedures

SALARY: Based on training and experience in accordance with the agreement between Indian Springs School District #109 and Indian Springs Council, Local 571 of the IFT/AFT.


Revised: 10/2019