Dual Language Junior High Teacher (Spanish)

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 invites applicants for a full-time junior high teacher position. The successful candidate must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a bilingual Spanish endorsement for grades 5-8 or 6-8 and an English Language Arts endorsement, with experience preferred and SIOP training desired.

The role emphasizes curriculum alignment, high expectations, and strong collaboration with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Bilingual Education Teacher - Spanish endorsement valid for Junior High 5-8 or 6-8 and English Language Arts endorsement.
• Experience preferred.
• Prior SIOP Training desired.
• Recent teaching experience at the Junior High level (except for new graduates).
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods and current teaching techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lessons effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy; connect with other disciplines.
• Tailor instruction to students' backgrounds, strengths, needs and interests.
• Set instructional outcomes aligned to standards and assess learning across curriculum.
• Utilize resources to enhance teaching and support students.
• Design coherent instruction and align learning to outcomes.
• Develop assessments and use results to plan future instruction.
• Establish a respectful, high-expectation learning environment.
• Manage classroom routines and transitions smoothly.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with families.
• Engage in professional learning and contribute to district projects.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in daily practice.

Skills

PEL license

Bilingual Education (Spanish)

English Language Arts endorsement

Junior High experience

Job description

Community Unit School District 308 invites applicants for a full-time junior high teacher position. The successful candidate must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a bilingual Spanish endorsement for grades 5-8 or 6-8 and an English Language Arts endorsement, with experience preferred and SIOP training desired.

The role emphasizes curriculum alignment, high expectations, and strong collaboration with families and colleagues.