Bilingual Spanish 1st-Grade Teacher: Inspire Early Learners

Rockford Public School District #205; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick and personal time

Paid holidays

TRS retirement (state pension)

Job summary

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 is seeking a Bilingual Curriculum Spanish 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026/27 school year. The role requires an Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and responsibilities include planning, delivering, and differentiating instruction for a diverse student population.

Join a team focused on equity, inquiry-based learning, and collaborative professional development to support student achievement in the elementary bilingual program.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.
• Experience teaching Spanish language or bilingual elementary education preferred.
• Ability to plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities for first grade bilingual Spanish learners.
• Engage students with inquiry-based and differentiated instructional strategies.
• Utilize a variety of materials and technologies to meet diverse learners’ needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and assessments.
• Collaborate with PLCs and communicate with families regularly.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Education

Illinois Teaching License with endorsements

Job description

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 is seeking a Bilingual Curriculum Spanish 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026/27 school year. The role requires an Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and responsibilities include planning, delivering, and differentiating instruction for a diverse student population.

Join a team focused on equity, inquiry-based learning, and collaborative professional development to support student achievement in the elementary bilingual program.