Bilingual Special Education Teacher

Cook County School District 130; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mentoring program for new teachers

Wellness program reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The bilingual special education teacher's primary goal is to provide instruction in Spanish to children with disabilities according to the child's Individual Education Program (IEP). The teacher develops objectives and timelines aligned to IEP goals and plans engaging instruction in a self-contained setting for K-2 and grades 3-5 for the 2026-2027 year.

Responsibilities include developing IEPs, differentiating instruction, monitoring progress, and communicating with families, staff, and

Qualifications

• Current Illinois LBSI and BSPA endorsements.
• Fluent Spanish: speak, read, and write.
• Knowledge of Google Classroom applications.
• Flexible, creative, and child-centered.
• Ability to assess learning and tailor instruction.
• Ability to use data to guide instructional decisions.
• Familiar with WIDA/state standards and language, literacy, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and best practices.
• Prepares differentiated, engaging activities for diverse learners.
• Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs tailored to each student.
• Utilizes varied teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Assesses student progress with formative and summative tools.
• Communicates with families about instruction and student progress.
• Collaborates with teachers and related service providers to support student needs.

Skills

Speaking Spanish

Communication with families

Data-driven instruction

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (LBSI) and BSPA endorsements

TLP Spanish test / ELS (TBE) license considered

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  6/9/2026
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  
• Date Available:
  08/10/2026
  

Job Summary:

The bilingual special education teacher's primary goal is to provide instruction in Spanish to children with disabilities according to the child's Individual Education Program (IEP). The teacher is responsible for developing objectives and timelines that are appropriate to the student's needs as indicated in their IEP. The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing engaging instruction in a self-contained setting that is aligned with the curriculum and modified to meet the needs and abilities of each student.The teacher monitors student progress and communicates regularly with parents, staff, and administrators. The teacher collaborates with other classroom teachers and related service providers in the development and implementation of best practices, thus ensuring that the students' needs are met in all school settings. Positions at the K-2 level and grades 3-5 are available for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops lesson plans that demonstrate the important concepts and skills in each subject area, as identified by the district's curriculum.
• Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies for each subject matter.
• Uses a variety of Instructional resources and materials in planning engaging and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student learning.
• Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs that are tailored to each student's academic and social/emotional needs.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods and instructional materials to accommodate different learning styles, providing one-on-one or small group instruction based on student needs.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes.
  • Monitor student progress toward their IEP goals; and
  • Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Prepares for IEP meetings by updating relevant sections of the IEP in accordance with deadlines set forth by the special education coordinator
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by:
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures.
  • Guiding instructional groups; and
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Enhances the learning environment by:
  • Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities; and
  • Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.
• Manages classroom behavior by:
  • Communicating clear expectations for student conduct.
  • Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times; and
  • Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Actively assesses student understanding during instruction, providing constructive feedback designed to inform students of their progress and how they can improve their work.
• Reflects on instructional practices in order to improve teaching and student learning.
• Communicates frequently with families providing information about:
  • The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom.
  • The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
  • How families can participate in their students' learning.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with special education (LBSI) and bilingual (BSPA) endorsements.
• Candidates who have passed the state TLP Spanish test and have obtained an ELS (TBE) license may also be considered.
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications.
• Individual must be flexible,creative and child centered.
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Strong knowledge of the WIDA and state standards, as well as instructional best practices in language, literacy, and mathematics.
• Ability to work with the special education coordinator to facilitate IEP meetings.
• Candidate must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting salaryof $54,344 (Please click the link to view the current ( salary schedule ).
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twentyyears of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule.
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District.
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans ( 2026-2027CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide ).
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Working Conditions:

• 180 days per year – August through May
• Kindergarten through Grade 5 Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.