Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher - End of Year Position

Applitrack; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 invites applications for a Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher. End of Year position with a 9-month contract, starting salary $45,163 (base, w/o TRS). Position at Lincoln Elementary School, Belvidere, IL.

Date posted 9/29/2026; ASAP start. Qualified applicants hold a PEL with Elementary/ESL PK-12 or a Bilingual K-12 endorsement. The role emphasizes planning, classroom management, and collaboration with administrators, staff and parents to foster student

Qualifications

• PEL with Elementary and ESL PK-12 or Bilingual K-12 endorsement.
• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lessons aligned to district/state standards.
• Create a flexible program and a positive classroom environment.
• Establish rapport with students and communicate with families.
• Assess student progress using varied tools and methods.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain orderly records.

Skills

PEL with Elementary ESL PK-12

Bilingual K-12 endorsement

Spanish-speaking

Education

PEL with Elementary and ESL PK-12 or Bilingual K-12 endorsement

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Belvidere Community Unit School District 100

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100

Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher - End of Year Position JobID: 5592

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Location: Lincoln Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

DATE REQUIRED: ASAP

QUALIFICATION /EXPERIENCE DESIRED: PEL with Elementary and ESL PK-12;or Bilingual K-12 (Spanish) endorsement;Spanish-speaking preferred

SALARY: Starting base of $45,163.00 w/o TRS ( CBA Agreement - Article 26)

Terms of Employment: 9 months

Basic Function: In cooperation with the administration, a certified teacher creates a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student's' ability; and establishes good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

• Identifies student educational needs and abilities.
• Develops, modifies, and adapts lesson planning to meet the needs of each student.
• Plans multiple and varied forms of assessment.
• Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
• Makes plans which are consistent with district mission statements as well as district and state standards.
• Designs lesson plans which guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Designs well organized lessons with clearly stated objectives, appropriate activities, procedures, assignments and assessments.
• Maintains an organized, efficient learning environment.
• Develops, organizes, and prepares lessons; has materials ready; gives clear directions.
• Uses a variety of instructional tools relevant to lesson plans.

The Classroom Environment

• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and maximizes student time on task.
• Accountable and responsible for school equipment and materials.
• Maintains an orderly system of classroom management, such as: room arrangements, making announcements, distributing and collecting materials and homework assignments.
• Maintains adequate records in accordance with district policy including grade book, substitute folder, emergency procedures and student attendance.
• Maintains student behavior which is conducive to learning:
• Follows building and district disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Clearly states rules and expectations, treats students with respect and dignity, and has clearly delineated rewards and consequences.
• Clearly communicates the student management behavioral system to students and parents.
• Monitors behavior and provides appropriate feedback to students and consistently and fairly implements discipline plan.
• Deals effectively with inappropriate behavior.
• Assumes responsibility for student supervision outside the classroom.
• Consistently meets obligations on time.

Instruction

• Plans for the effective use of instructional methods and strategies.
• Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
• Involves students in the planning and organization of activities.
• Develops lessons that meet the needs and learning styles of all students.
• Implements effective instructional methods and strategies.
• Uses and adapts appropriate teaching methods and technologies that reflect the district mission statement, building mission statements and Illinois State Standards.
• Uses numerous resources for enrichment in the lesson.
• Encourages active participation in classroom discussion and activities.
• Demonstrates command of current subject content and teaching methods.
• Emphasizes the application of higher level thinking skills.
• Practices a variety of delivery techniques including appropriate technology resources.
• Includes community resources in instruction.
• Uses a variety of motivational techniques to encourage student success.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Successfully accomplishes planned objectives.
• Makes smooth transitions from one activity to another.
• Assesses using effective instructional methods and strategies.
• Assesses student understanding of lesson objectives.
• Uses a wide variety of assessment tools that match lesson objectives.
• Uses assessments that are continuous, clearly designed, effectively explained and purposeful.
• Identifies students with special needs and explores appropriate services.

Professional Responsibilities

• Promotes students' intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
• Helps students develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
• Communicates high expectations in performance and behavior.
• Encourages respect for all cultures, races and religions.
• Helps each student recognize the value of his/her own uniqueness.
• Creates a classroom atmosphere, which encourages acceptance of others' rights to have different attitudes and values.
• Works to establish good rapport and maintains effective communication with students.
• Treats students fairly and consistently.
• Treats students with courtesy and respect.
• Makes students feel secure and important.
• Is available for individual work with students.
• Cooperates and supports building and district initiatives.
• Participates in the school improvement process.
• Participates on building/district committees.
• Cooperates with reasonable requests by administration.
• Attends/is involved in building /district events.
• Implements procedures and guidelines as contained in handbooks and directives.
• Contributes positively to total school environment.
• Promotes positive professional relationships with colleagues.
• Shares ideas, information and materials.
• Demonstrates a willingness to mentor or to be mentored.
• Collaborates with student support service personnel.
• Consults support staff relative to student concerns.
• Participates in student staffings, prepared with pertinent data.
• Maintains and provides opportunities for parental communication.
• Participates in conferences, coffees/teas, orientations, open houses, information sessions.
• Encourages and initiates parent conferences when appropriate and necessary.
• Answers communication from parents as promptly as possible.
• Supports parent-teacher groups.
• Informs parents and the public about school activities when appropriate and necessary.
• Maintains accepted standards of professional behavior.
• Exemplifies the virtues they seek to inspire in students.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Maintains composure and a collaborative attitude when communicating with parents.
• Restricts discussion of confidential matters to appropriate times/places with appropriate persons, respecting students' rights to confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others.
• Promotes positive public relations toward school and community.
• Continues to show evidence of professional growth and competence.
• Keeps abreast of current educational trends, including technology.
• Attends workshops, conferences, and other staff development opportunities.
• Adapts teaching to new findings, ideas, and theories.
• Belongs to professional organizations.
• May perform other related tasks as assigned from time to time.

Postings current as of 10/3/2026 1:54:00 PM CST.

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