Teacher Elementary School Bilingual

Bilingual Resource Teacher
McKinley Elementary School
2026-2027 Academic Year

Bilingual Resource Teacher

Reports to : Building Principal and Bilingual Program Coordinator

Bellwood School District 88 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Valid State of Illinois Teaching Certificate

Fluency in Spanish (both oral and written)

Endorsement or approval in Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Endorsement, Elementary Education, or Type 29 Certificate

Strong communication skills in English and Spanish, with proper grammar and vocabulary

Knowledge of child development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment, diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition

Performance Responsibilities

Provide academic, linguistic, and cultural support to students in the classroom

Facilitate communication, including translation and interpretation

Build relationships with English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families

Adhere to a flexible weekly schedule of academic and linguistic support created with school administration and teaching staff, aligned to the needs of ELLs

Assist ESL and Bilingual teachers in communicating with families about the Home Language Survey and ESL status/services

Help newcomers transition into student life through social, emotional, and academic support, in collaboration with teaching staff

Contribute ideas to ESL/Bilingual instructional planning, including culturally relevant materials and resources

Gather cultural background information relevant for instruction and assessment of student performance

Implement one‑on‑one and small‑group lesson plans prepared by certified teaching staff to reinforce pre‑teaching and instruction

Consult with staff to provide cultural or language‑based explanations for student issues

Provide support in core academic instruction under the guidance of the classroom teacher, fostering an inclusive environment

Terms of Employment : School year

Determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Bellwood School District 88 and the Bellwood Education Association

Performance will be evaluated according to the agreed‑upon Teacher Evaluation Plan.

Application Deadline
The description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions. Bellwood School District 88 may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time.

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