Duties
Position Type: Dual Language Teacher Kindergarten - Spanish
Location: Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
Date Available: 2026- 2027 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Licensure:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator
- Endorsement(s):
- Elementary Education (K-9) or;
- Bilingual Education Teacher – English
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field.
- High level of proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) in Spanish and English
Experience:
- Teaching in a bilingual/ESL classroom
- Student teaching experience in an elementary and/or bilingual classroom(s)
- Knowledge and experience in effective curriculum writing as well as second language acquisition preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Candidate will teach in English in a two-way immersion classroom.
- Responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
- Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
- Use best practice for first and second language learners
- Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students’ needs
- Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
- Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
- Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
- Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
- Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
- Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
- Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
- Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.
- Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district’s policies for continued university study
- Other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time teaching position, works a 180-day calendar
SALARY RANGE: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement