Bilingual/ESL Teacher Spanish

Illinois Education Job Bank; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks an experienced ESL educator to plan and deliver targeted English language instruction for newcomers and multilingual learners. The role includes push-in support, differentiation, and scaffolded instruction across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

You will monitor EL progress and coordinate with general education staff to support core class access. Responsibilities include administering ACCESS testing, leading ELPs, attending IEP/504 meetings, and

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Illinois PEL with ESL or Bilingual Endorsement (or equivalent).
• Spanish proficiency is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of second language acquisition and effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted English language instruction for newcomers and multilingual learners across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Provide push-in classroom support in general English classrooms and other core content areas as assigned.
• Adapt assignments, differentiate content, and scaffold instruction to meet learning and language levels.
• Draft, implement, monitor, and update English Learner Progression plans (ELPs).
• Administer ACCESS testing and screen incoming students.
• Collect and track academic and linguistic growth using assessments and data.
• Partner with general education teachers to share sheltered instruction strategies.
• Attend IEP and 504 plan meetings for dually identified students.
• Assist with family outreach, BPAC meetings, and school-family partnerships.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and complete required reports.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom culture that supports additive bilingualism.
• Meet professional responsibilities with planning and organization.
• Follow district policies and job descriptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Spanish proficiency

Second language acquisition principles

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Illinois PEL ESL/Bilingual Endorsement or equivalent

ELS-TBE or Short-Term Approval ESL/Bilingual

Job description

Plan and deliver targeted English language instruction for newcomers and developing multilingual learners across all four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Provide push-in classroom support in general English classrooms and other core content areas as assigned, helping students access grade-level academic concepts.

Adapt assignments, differentiate content, and scaffold instruction to meet students at their specific learning and language proficiency levels.

Draft, implement, monitor, and update individual English Learner Progression plans (ELPs) to establish clear, achievable growth targets for each student.

Administer state-mandated annual ACCESS testing and serve as an administrator for initial English language screening of incoming new students.

Collect and track academic and linguistic growth using classroom work, district benchmark assessments (e.g., MAP), state screeners, and curriculum data to celebrate progress and make timely instructional adjustments.

Partner and co-plan with general education teachers to share sheltered instruction strategies and support ELs in core classes.

Participate in student support meetings, including IEP and 504 plan meetings for dually identified students, to ensure language goals align with individual student plans.

Assist the English Learner Coordinator with family outreach, community events, and meetings for the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) to build strong school-family partnerships.

Communicate effectively and regularly with students, parents, colleagues, and community partners regarding student growth, assessment results, and ELP milestones.

Maintain accurate, confidential records and complete required state and district compliance reports in a timely manner.

Create a positive, welcoming classroom culture that promotes additive bilingualism and keeps students actively engaged in meaningful learning.

Meet professional responsibilities through effective planning, organization, collaboration, and timely completion of assigned duties.

Follow all district policies and the district's teacher job description.

Perform other duties as assigned by district and/or building administration.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an ESL Endorsement or Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish), OR valid Educator License with Stipulations – Transitional Bilingual Educator (ELS-TBE) (Spanish), OR active PEL with Short-Term Approval in ESL or Bilingual Education (Spanish) .

Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is highly preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of second language acquisition principles and effective instructional strategies for intermediate, middle, or high school multilingual learners.

Ability to build positive professional relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners while celebrating learner successes.

Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Adaptability to serve across middle grade and secondary settings based on student needs and district programming.

Commitment to creating engaging, authentic, and scaffolded learning experiences, along with an eagerness to learn, and innovate.

Salary/Benefits

Terms of Employment:As determined by the MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary:Determined based on MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement ($42,020 - $84,739)