Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage every student every day in quality learning opportunities.
- Implement the Bilingual Education program according to state guidelines in the classroom within the classroom.
- Instruct students in their native language and culture as well as in English.
- Encourage each child and help them to develop skills with an emphasis on bilingualism and biculturalism as particular educational assets.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Collaborates with general education staff for communicating accommodations and needed services.
- Provides instruction to students, empowering them to meet their individual academic and career goals.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, modifying instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
- Participates in conferences concerning the needs of students.
- Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing protocols.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information,as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the building.
- Collaborates with other professional staff members, especially within grade or subject level, maintaining a positive working relationship and, when assigned, delivering and supporting co-teaching instruction within the classroom.
- Attend meets as required such as faculty, multilingual department, and parent outreach activities.
- Encourages students to become responsible, contributing members of the community promoting the ideals of democracy.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
- Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of instructional principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students.
- Knowledge of theories, techniques and planning for speech development and therapy.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Salary/Benefits
Salary: Determined by graduate degrees/hours and level of experience.
FY 27 Teacher Salary Schedule
Salary Schedule for 2026-2027 SY: Step 1 Salary Range: $46,280 - $54,211 (Bachelors - Specialist/Doctorate)
Board paid TRS
Benefits Package Available
Additional Notes
Are you a passionate educator who believes that bilingualism and biculturalism are powerful assets? Do you want to make a lasting impact on students by bridging languages and cultures? By implementing a high-quality bilingual curriculum, you will help students master new subjects while honoring and developing their native language and cultural identity. Join our team and help our English Language (EL) students reach their greatest potential!
How to Apply
Applicants should apply on-line via “Applitrack”, Job ID1269. The link can be found on the Mascoutah CUSD 19 homepage at msd19.org under Working in MSD19.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.msd19.org/page/msd19-open-positions