Bilingual Instructor

Galapagos Charter Schools; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Galapagos Rockford Charter School in Rockford, IL is seeking a Full-Time Bilingual/EL Instructor to support K-8 scholars developing English language proficiency. The role collaborates with teachers, families, and staff to ensure equitable access to the Galapagos curriculum and measurable progress.

The ideal candidate is an educator who is committed to rigorous, individualized instruction, data-driven planning, and growth-minded teaching that empowers EL scholars to become confident, independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Valid Illinois teaching licensure appropriate for the position, with bilingual/EL endorsement preferred/required based on responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to scholar achievement and growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with instructors, leadership, families, and support staff.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and make decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, small-group, and/or individualized instruction to English Learners.
• Support scholars in developing academic English in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension.
• Provide language-development support within core academic content areas.
• Use assessment data to identify learning needs and adjust instruction.
• Develop and implement targeted instructional plans aligned with English language proficiency and needs.
• Collaborate with instructors to ensure appropriate supports, accommodations, and differentiated instruction.
• Monitor progress and document academic and language-growth accurately.
• Support EL programming in line with state and federal requirements.
• Communicate regularly with families about progress and goals.
• Participate in PD, coaching, team meetings, and school initiatives.
• Build relationships and foster a classroom environment of confidence and growth.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Instructional planning

Family communication

Language development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Full-Time Bilingual/English Learner (EL) Instructor

School: Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Grade Levels: Kindergarten-8th Grade

Location: Rockford, Illinois

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Galapagos Rockford Charter School is seeking a highly motivated, bilingual Bilingual/English Learner (EL) Instructor to support scholars in grades K-8 who are developing English language proficiency.

The ideal candidate is an educator who believes that all scholars can achieve at the highest levels and is committed to providing rigorous, individualized, data-driven instruction. This position will work across the K-8 school community to identify and address the academic and language-development needs of English Learner scholars while helping them become confident, successful, and independent learners.

The Bilingual/EL Instructor will collaborate closely with classroom instructors, school leadership, families, and other support staff to ensure that EL scholars have equitable access to the full Galapagos curriculum and are making measurable academic and language-development progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, small-group, and/or individualized instruction to scholars identified as English Learners.
• Support scholars in developing academic English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension.
• Provide language-development support within core academic content areas.
• Use assessment data and scholar performance information to identify individual learning needs and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Develop and implement targeted instructional plans aligned with scholars' English language proficiency and academic needs.
• Collaborate with classroom instructors to ensure EL scholars receive appropriate supports, accommodations, and differentiated instruction.
• Monitor scholar progress and maintain accurate documentation of academic and language-development growth.
• Support the implementation of English Learner programming and services in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding scholar progress, goals, and areas for continued growth.
• Participate in professional development, instructional coaching, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with scholars and create a classroom environment that promotes confidence, belonging, academic achievement, and a growth mindset.
• Support Galapagos' mission, culture, and high academic expectations for all scholars.
• Perform other instructional and school-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Valid Illinois teaching licensure appropriate for the position, with a bilingual and/or English Learner endorsement preferred/required based on the candidate's assigned responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to scholar achievement and growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom instructors, school leadership, families, and support staff.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and make instructional decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Who We Are Looking For

Galapagos is looking for educators who are driven, resilient, collaborative, and deeply committed to scholar achievement.

Our instructors work hard to deliver rigorous, individualized, data-driven, and explicit instruction while continually refining their practice to meet the needs of each scholar. We value educators who demonstrate:

• Drive to remain focused on scholar achievement and growth, even when the work is difficult.
• Grit to be solution-focused and continue working until desired results are achieved.
• Growth mindset and a willingness to learn from challenges, setbacks, and feedback.
• Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative.
• Teamwork and a commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues.
• High expectations for every scholar, regardless of language background or current academic performance.
• A belief that multilingualism is an asset and that every scholar deserves access to rigorous, college-preparatory instruction.

Alignment with Galapagos Rockford Charter School's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy is essential.

• Galapagos Rockford Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.

The position description may be modified as needed to meet the needs of the school and its scholars.