Bilingual Resource Teacher — ESL for Elementary

Bellwood School District #88; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,750; Full time

Job summary

Bellwood School District 88 is seeking a Bilingual Resource Teacher for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports English Language Learners, leads academic and linguistic instruction, and collaborates with ESL staff.

Expected qualifications include valid Illinois teaching certificate and fluent Spanish, with bilingual education endorsement and knowledge of ELL assessment and culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Spanish Speaking (fluent).
• Endorsement or approval in Bilingual Education / Endorsement, Early Childhood Endorsement. Elementary Education and/or Type 29 Certificate.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English and in the Spanish language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide student academic, linguistic, and cultural support in the classroom.
• Facilitate and enhance communication, including translation and interpretation.
• Build relationships with English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families.
• Adhere to a weekly schedule of academic and linguistic support, created in association with school administration and teaching staff based on the needs of ELLs in their work sites. It is essential that all staff understand the flexible nature of schedules.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Bilingual communication

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate

Bilingual Education Endorsement

Early Childhood Endorsement

Elementary Education Type 29 Certificate

Job description

Bellwood School District 88 is seeking a Bilingual Resource Teacher for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports English Language Learners, leads academic and linguistic instruction, and collaborates with ESL staff.

Expected qualifications include valid Illinois teaching certificate and fluent Spanish, with bilingual education endorsement and knowledge of ELL assessment and culturally responsive practices.