Bilingual EL Instructional Support Teacher

Distinctive Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

PTO / personal time

403b retirement plan

Professional development

Wellness discounts

Job summary

Distinctive Schools in Chicago seeks a dedicated Bilingual Instructional Support Teacher to provide English and Spanish language instruction for English Learners, using sheltered instruction and ESL strategies. A licensed bilingual educator will partner with teachers to ensure language access and academic achievement.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, frequent assessments, family communication, and culturally responsive practices within a diverse, equity-focused school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid Professional Educator License in IL or MI.
• Bilingual Spanish Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bilingual instruction for English Learners in English and Spanish.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement WIDA Standards.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Provide direct Bilingual and ESL services to identified students.
• Maintain communication with families about student progress.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish Proficiency

EL/ELL support

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Educator License (IL/MI)

Bilingual Spanish Endorsement

Tools

Google Suite

Cloud-based data tools

Job description

Distinctive Schools in Chicago seeks a dedicated Bilingual Instructional Support Teacher to provide English and Spanish language instruction for English Learners, using sheltered instruction and ESL strategies. A licensed bilingual educator will partner with teachers to ensure language access and academic achievement.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, frequent assessments, family communication, and culturally responsive practices within a diverse, equity-focused school community.