Bilingual/Dual Language Teacher One-Way

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/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=32459

Email Address

humanresources@u-46.org

School District

https://www.u-46.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/u46/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=32459

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/26/2024

Start Date

8/7/2024