Bilingual (Spanish/English) Teacher - St. Anne (Arlington Heights 60004)

Must have current State of Illinois Professional Educator LicenseA bachelors degree masters degree preferred in Education from an accredited college or universityA minimum of 1 2 years experience teachingBilingual SpanishEnglish requiredMust have a valid Illinois Drivers LicenseMust be over 21 years of ageJoin the Maryville Academy Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter and improve the lives of children and families We have a full time opening for a Bilingual Teacher About Maryville Academy For more than 130 years Maryville has been committed to providing protection and guidance to children As the world has changed so have the needs of the families and children we serve Maryville has adapted by focusing on our communitys most critical issues Today our range of programs includes residential care mental health services healthcare and family support services as well as a variety of educational and youth development offerings Maryvilles mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual spiritual moral and emotional growth About the Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter The Unaccompanied Childrens Shelter is home to adolescent girls and boys through the Office of Refugee Resettlement ORR This program provides a safe setting for children during their first days in America until a permanent setting can be established for them Essential Functions Establishes collaborative relationships with colleagues consultants therapists and administratorsMaintains the required educational certifications and training required of all Maryville Academy employeesParticipates and contributes to in service trainings and staff development opportunities and providing input and suggestions for future topics and directionsInteracts with students in a supportive professional mannerDocuments all progress and completion of student work in a timely mannerMaintains appropriate confidentiality regarding all information about studentsKeeps materials and assigned space in a neat and orderly conditionAttends a minimum of 40 hours advanced trainingworkshops on an annual basis;Other duties as assigned Position Requirements Education Experience and Skills Must have current State of Illinois Professional Educator LicenseA bachelors degree masters degree preferred in Education from an accredited college or universityA minimum of 1 2 years experience teachingBilingual SpanishEnglish requiredAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students supervisors coworkers subordinates support agencies and a variety of internal as well as external consumersBasic computer proficiency including working knowledge of MS Word Excel and PowerPointSkill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlinesPhysical Demands Required to frequently sit stand bend stoop walk and drive for extended periods Ability to walk up and down stairsRequired to occasionally liftmove objects andor youth weighing in excess of 40 poundsMust possess the ability to provide physical restraint for students threatening to harm themselves or othersMust have the visual hearing and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above Environment and Scheduling Work is performed during school program days and hoursWork is performed in classrooms settings and in an administrative office settingDuties involve contact with students who may be traumatizedThis position may be located at either the Maryville Bartlett or Des Plaines Campus Salary Salary 65000 68000 Per year Why Join the Maryville Family Maryville offers all full time employees PPO health insurance optionsVision InsuranceDental insurance after one year of serviceFSA and HSA403bPaid vacation and sick days9 paid holidays a yearLong Term Disability and Life Insurance after one year of serviceTuition reimbursement after one year of service For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides please visit our website #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryville Academy