Bilingual Elementary Teacher: ESL & Language Growth

Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 in California seeks a Bilingual Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction for multilingual learners, supporting English language development and grade-level achievement. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to EL program guidelines, and culturally responsive teaching.

The position is full-time with a 10-month work calendar, reporting to the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Degree in Education, Bilingual Education, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
• ESL endorsement preferred.
• Completion of an approved teacher preparation program recognized by the ISBE.
• Coursework in second-language acquisition, bilingual education, or ESL methods strongly preferred.
• Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction that supports English language development and mastery of grade-level academic standards.
• Deliver bilingual and/or ESL services according to state and federal guidelines, district policies, and student program models (e.g., TBE/TPI).
• Develop lesson plans incorporating language objectives, content objectives, and WIDA standards.
• Use research-based instructional strategies to support multilingual learners at all proficiency levels.
• Maintain compliance with ISBE requirements for English Learner identification, placement, service minutes, and progress monitoring.
• Create a culturally responsive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and achievement.
• Communicate consistently with families in their preferred language to support academic progress and family involvement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, interventionists, and support staff to ensure coordinated instruction and services.
• Participate in school wide and districtwide professional development, parent meetings, and staff meetings.
• Utilize instructional technology and digital learning platforms to support student learning.
• Support MTSS processes and intervention planning for multilingual learners.
• Maintain accurate student records and required documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual instruction

English language development

Student engagement

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Education/Bilingual/Elementary Degree

ESL endorsement

ISBE teacher prep program

Second-language acquisition coursework

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 in California seeks a Bilingual Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction for multilingual learners, supporting English language development and grade-level achievement. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to EL program guidelines, and culturally responsive teaching.

The position is full-time with a 10-month work calendar, reporting to the Building Principal.