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Duties

Function / Position Summary
To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.
 
Job Duties / Responsibilities

  • Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
  • Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
  • Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
  • Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
  • Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
  • Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
  • Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
  • Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
  • Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
  • Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
  • Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
  • Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
  • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
  • Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university.
  • Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish endorsement; OR
  • Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE) endorsement in Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish.
  • Bicultural awareness of both Spanish-speaking countries and mainstream English-speaking community.

Experience / Knowledge

  • Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English skills.
  • Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
  • Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
    • Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade is preferred.
    • Preferable recent experience in the sought position.

Salary/Benefits

Terms of Employment

  • This is a 9-month position. 
  • Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/u46/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Bilingual+Teacher

Email Address

humanresources@u-46.org

Job Posting Date

4/23/2024

Start Date

4/23/2024