5th Grade Dual Language Teacher

Job Opportunity

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a 5th Grade Dual Language (SPANISH/ENGLISH) Teacher. The goals of this position are to deliver the curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners while using a variety of measures for assessments. Candidate will teach in a two-way immersion classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
• Be able to teach each lesson in Spanish or English, depending on the grade level and language allocation
• Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
• Use best practice for first and second language learners
• Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students' needs
• Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
• Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
• Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
• Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
• Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, PARCC, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
• Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
• Be able to translate between languages both orally and in written form
• Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
• Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work
• Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district's policies for continued university study

Skills and Experience Required:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator Endorsement(s): Elementary Education (K-9) or; Early Childhood Education (Birth 3rd); Bilingual Education Teacher Spanish
• Be fluent and literate in English and Spanish
• Be knowledgeable of elementary curriculum as well as second language acquisition
• Promote the dual language program and its philosophies

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, organization and maintain a positive attitude
• Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet Transcripts Resume