Bilingual Resource Teacher Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 2026-2027

Bellwood School District #88; United States; Sur place; USD 47 000 - 61 750; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Spanish speaking

Bilingual communication

Formation

Illinois Teaching Certificate

Bilingual Education Endorsement

Early Childhood Endorsement

Elementary Education Type 29 Certificate

Description du poste

Bilingual Resource Teacher Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 2026-2027 JobID: 1755

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / ESL
• Date Posted: 7/17/2026
• Location: Thurgood Marshall Elementary (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 08/12/2026

Bellwood School District 88
Notice of Vacancy
Equal Opportunity Employer

Bilingual Resource Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

2026-2027

EEO Statement: Bellwood School District 88 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Title: Bilingual Resource Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal and Bilingual Program Coordinator
FLSA: Non – Exempt
Salary Range: $47,000 - $61,750

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.

Performance 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.

Instruction & Service Delivery Student Placement

• Welcome families into the school district, ensure all paperwork is completed and share the array of services available to the student to inform parent decisions.
• Assist English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers and Bilingual Teachers with communication to families regarding the Home Language Survey and ESL status and services.
• Work with the ESL ensure ELL records are complete and current.
• Help transition newcomers into student life through social, emotional, and academic support. Collaboration with Teaching Staff.
• Contribute ideas to the planning of the ESL/Bilingual instructional programs, including culturally relevant materials, resources, and ways of responding to students.
• Differentiate and obtain cultural background information relevant for instruction and assessment of student performance.
• Implement one‑on‑one and small group lesson plans created in advance by certified teaching staff to provide pre‑teaching and instructional reinforcement.
• Consult with staff to provide possible cultural or language‑based explanations to student issues.
• Provide support in core academic instruction with intention and planning in an inclusive environment, under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

Terms of Employment: School year

Compensation: Established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Bellwood School District 88 and Bellwood Education Association.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreed upon Teacher Evaluation Plan.

Deadline: Until filled

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list ... Bellwood School District 88 may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.