Bilingual ESL Teacher (Spanish) – Empower Learners

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

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