Duties
JOB GOAL:
To provide high-quality bilingual education that promotes the academic, linguistic, and social development of students in a multicultural environment. The goal is to foster a positive and inclusive classroom
atmosphere where students can achieve fluency in both languages while excelling in their academic subjects. The bilingual teacher will support students in their language acquisition and ensure that educational practices align with the diverse needs of the student body.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English and in native language of students in the Core
Curriculum Content Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, Spanish Language Arts Standards (as
appropriate), and Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards (IELPS)
- Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district’s instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law
- Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program
- Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating a student's progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
- Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress
- Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that
encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and
incorporate challenging instructional strategies
- Collaborates with administration, teachers, EL teachers and parents
- Performs other duties assigned by the Building/District Administration in accordance with district policies, practices, and procedures aligned to the contractual agreement and/or District Strategic Plan.
Salary/Benefits
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Eligibility is for full-time employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA - Healthcare and Dependent Care
- $50K life insurance policy including EAP, Identity Theft Protection, and 24 Hour Travel Assistance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
How to Apply
Complete online application.