Bilingual Instructional Support Teacher

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools teachers cultivate a love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, engaging instruction, and the belief that all students can achieve. They prepare lessons aligned with grade-level standards and the core curriculum, use checks for understanding and assessment data to adjust instruction, and build classroom communities with effective routines and management practices. Teachers maintain ongoing communication with students and families and participate in cycles of practice and feedback to improve their work. The Bilingual Instructional Support Teacher provides personalized academic and language instruction to English Learners in English and Spanish. Instruction includes sheltered instruction, English Language Development, and ESL strategies. The teacher advocates for biliteracy and supports students in developing the language skills and subject knowledge needed to participate productively in the classroom. The position provides services through push-in and pull-out instruction and collaborates with classroom teachers on instruction and assessment for students in TBE and TPI programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in the state of employment (Illinois or Michigan).
Valid Bilingual Spanish Endorsement or equivalent in the state of employment (Illinois or Michigan).
Spanish proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources.
Proficiency with cloud-based software solutions such as Google Suite.
Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position.
Ability to travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration.
Commitment to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.

Responsibilities

Maintain a student-centered perspective and believe that all students can learn and achieve.
Contribute to campus and network equity work and engage in culturally responsive decision-making.
Build a culture of belonging and positive relationships with students, families, and staff; foster a positive climate and serve as a role model.
Recognize students’ languages and cultures as strengths and assets.
Implement the Distinctive Schools model.
Administer tests and language assessments to evaluate students’ language abilities.
Collaborate and co-teach with classroom teachers to implement WIDA Standards in daily lessons.
Support teachers in analyzing culturally and linguistically diverse student work.
Provide direct bilingual and ESL services to identified students through push-in and pull-out instruction.
Develop and deliver lessons using appropriate techniques to help English Learners overcome barriers to equal participation in instructional programs.
Adapt curriculum and provide tailored academic instruction in students’ native language as appropriate and aligned with student goals and the program model.
Deliver engaging instruction that places the cognitive work with students and supports deep learning.
Use instructional methodologies and curriculum resources suited to culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Assist with required English Language Proficiency screeners and assessments, the ACCESS test, and state-required assessments for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
Collaborate with classroom instructors to lead curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students in TBE and TPI programs.
Provide students with consistent opportunities to work on grade-appropriate core-curriculum assignments, with frequent checks for understanding.
Commit to personalized, student-centered learning that incorporates students’ needs, strengths, and interests.
Maintain an inventory of instructional materials and accurate, complete records of student progress and development.
Analyze assessment data to monitor progress, inform instructional responses, and adjust strategies to support mastery of grade-level standards.
Assess students daily, weekly, and at the end of units; analyze assessment data through campus and network systems.
Assess students’ progress, expectations, and goals in the bilingual program.
Participate in coaching, mentoring, professional development, and required meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom that promotes belonging, joy, hope, and safety.
Manage classroom procedures, routines, and rituals that maximize learning.
Communicate effectively and frequently with students and families in their preferred language.
Use a restorative justice approach to discipline and behavior management in alignment with campus and network practices.
Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and achievement.