Dual Language Instructional Leadership Team

Sylvania; Summit (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Dual Language Instructional Leadership Team member to support the district’s dual language program across curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role is an hourly, outside-contract position with release time and extra duty hours, reporting to the Director of Assessment and English Learner Programming. Responsibilities include attending meetings and assisting in program development.

Qualifications

• Illinois PEL required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, procedures, and textbooks.
• Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively to educators, administrators, parents, students, and the public.
• Experience providing instruction in biliteracy settings.
• Familiarity with research on multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

• Attend all Dual Language Instructional Leadership Meetings as required.
• Actively engage in work related to the committee’s tasks.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the district’s dual language implementation plan.
• Carry out work related to the committee’s purpose both during and outside meetings.
• All other duties as assigned by the committee chair.

Skills

Biliterate instruction

Effective communication

Public speaking

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Job description

Job Description

Position: Dual Language Instructional Leadership Team

Contract Period: 2026-2027 School Year (Approximately 12 hours outside of contractual time and 12 hours of release time)

Compensation: Hourly rate for extra duty and committee work as per CBA.

Reports to: Director of Assessment and English Learner Programming

Position Overview: To support and facilitate the continued development of the district’s dual language program by informing curricular, instructional and assessment determinations across the program’s implementation.

Qualifications:

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License (PEL).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and textbooks.
• Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals and groups of educators, administrators, parents, students, and the general public.
• Experience providing instruction in biliteracy settings, including the implementation of dual language program components.
• Familiarity with research on effective educational programming for multilingual learners.

Duties:

• Attend all Dual Language Instructional Leadership Meetings as required.
• Actively engage in work related to the committee’s work in and outside of committee meetings.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the district’s dual language implementation plan.
• Conduct work related to the committee’s purpose both during and outside of committee meetings.
• All other duties as assigned by the committee chair.