Bilingual Dual Language Instructional Specialist

CPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension Plans

FSAs

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an EL Instructional Specialist: Dual Language to enhance and support dual language programs across the district. This role focuses on promoting bilingualism, program effectiveness, and equitable instruction through data-informed decisions and professional development.

The Specialist will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and curriculum teams to align standards and best practices, ensuring inclusive, culturally responsive dual language education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in bilingual/dual language education or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educator Licensure with Bilingual/ESL endorsement.
• Five years of teaching or leadership in dual-language education.
• Experience coordinating and providing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and data analysis to assess program effectiveness.
• Provide teachers and staff with targeted professional development to enhance instructional practices.
• Support curriculum specialists to develop dual language curriculum aligned with standards.
• Ensure the curriculum integrates culturally relevant content and diverse perspectives.
• Utilize student performance data and language proficiency assessments to inform program decisions.
• Design and facilitate professional development for dual language teachers and staff.
• Collaborate with school administrators to maintain high program quality standards.
• Collaborate across departments for alignment and coherence in instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Leadership

Professional development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in bilingual/dual language education

Master's degree preferred

Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (Bilingual/ESL)

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Mac applications

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an EL Instructional Specialist: Dual Language to enhance and support dual language programs across the district. This role focuses on promoting bilingualism, program effectiveness, and equitable instruction through data-informed decisions and professional development.

The Specialist will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and curriculum teams to align standards and best practices, ensuring inclusive, culturally responsive dual language education