Bilingual Special Education Teacher-1972

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a bilingual special education teacher to provide Spanish-language instruction to students with disabilities for the 2026-2027 year. The role requires planning objectives and timelines aligned to IEPs and delivering engaging, differentiated instruction in a self-contained setting.

Candidates must be fluent in Spanish with an Illinois LBSI license and a BSPA endorsement, plus experience using data to guide instruction and collaborating

Qualifications

• Illinois LBSI with bilingual endorsement and Spanish fluency.
• Knowledge of WIDA standards and language, literacy, math instruction.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and IEP-based decisions.
• Experience planning engaging, standards-based instruction for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Spanish to students with disabilities per IEP.
• Develop objectives and timelines aligned to student needs.
• Plan and implement engaging, differentiated instruction in a self-contained setting.
• Monitor progress and communicate with families and school staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and service providers to meet student needs and IEP goals.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Bilingual instruction

Assessment & data use

IEP collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Google Classroom

Creativity

Child-centered approach

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (LBSI)

Bilingual Endorsement (BSPA)

ELS (TBE) license or equivalent

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

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Duties

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.

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/Benefits

• Starting salaryof $54,344 (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 (2025-2026CCSD130 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.

Additional Notes

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