Anticipated FY25-26 (4-5 Spanish) Bilingual Teacher

About the position

The Bilingual Education Teacher is responsible for providing instruction and specialized services to students to enhance their ability to perform in English language courses. This role involves discipline management within assigned classes and performing related duties as required under the supervision of the school principal.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instructional planning, including providing lesson plans and preparation for each assigned student.
• Administer tests and language assessments to evaluate students' language ability.
• Assess students' progress, expectations, and goals in the bilingual program.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans utilizing appropriate instructional techniques for limited English proficient students.
• Establish positive learning expectation standards for students and evaluate their progress.
• Maintain current and accurate records of students' achievements.
• Implement instructional methods based on contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques.
• Maintain responsible rules of conduct within the classroom and on school grounds.
• Encourage student growth in self-discipline and positive self-concept.
• Communicate with parents or guardians regarding students' academic progress, attendance, and conduct.
• Participate in in-service meetings and professional staff meetings.
• Coordinate and attend class field trips and may work in extra-curricular and after-school activities.

Requirements

• Successful completion of all student teaching requirements.
• Completion of all coursework required to obtain the appropriate teaching license(s) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Possess the appropriate Illinois State Board of Education issued educator license with a bilingual endorsement in the grade level being taught.
• Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching.
• Knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to cooperate with school faculty and administration.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, guardians, staff members, and community representatives.
• Ability to understand the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns of students.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in exercising sound and professional judgment.