World Languages Teacher (Spanish)

Proviso Township High Schools•Forest Park, IL

About The Position

Full-time, exempt high school teaching position in the World Languages department at Proviso Math & Science Academy. The teacher instructs Spanish for grades 9–12 and works to improve student achievement through standards-aligned instruction, assessment, differentiation, classroom management, and collaboration. The anticipated work year is 180 days. The position reports to the Building Principal and/or designee.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree, or eligibility for an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) endorsement.
A valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for grades 9–12.
World Language—Spanish endorsement for grades 9–12.
Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or doctorate degree.
Previous high school teaching experience.
Certified ESL high school or bilingual certification.
Bilingual endorsement for grades 9–12.
ESL endorsement for grades 9–12.
Special Education endorsement (LBS1).
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Multiple subject area endorsements.

Responsibilities

Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals and use standards-based learning, gradual release, and other research-based instructional practices.
Design and deliver coherent, rigorous instruction aligned with priority standards, including prerequisite, grade-level, and extension skills.
Explain learning goals and instructional outcomes and help students understand their relevance.
Engage students through differentiated instruction, educational technology, varied techniques, and appropriate curricular materials.
Provide remedial and enrichment materials, reteaching, review, and interventions as appropriate.
Differentiate instruction for students with special needs, language needs, and different learning styles.
Set clear expectations, provide timely responses and feedback, assign and evaluate work, and support students’ mastery of standards.
Track, monitor, and post student progress weekly using the district student information system (SIS).
Communicate regularly with parents, students, counselors, and support staff; report student behavior, attendance, and academic performance and document communications in the SIS.
Maintain a positive, safe, student-centered learning environment and establish, communicate, and enforce classroom rules and procedures.
Monitor and address student behavior, document infractions in the SIS, and reinforce appropriate social and academic behavior.
Ensure appropriate use and care of classroom materials and equipment.
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, instruction, pacing, and assessments, and participate in reviewing and updating curricular programs.
Follow Board policies, administrative procedures, personal absence procedures, and evaluation and supervisory recommendations; provide plans and materials for substitutes.
Support the district mission, vision, and Strategic Plan; cooperate with educational personnel and administration.
Be punctual, attend each workday and required meetings, and record final course grades in the district SIS by established deadlines.
Use technology to support student learning and communication while modeling legal and safe technology use.
Reflect on professional practice and make adjustments to support student success.