Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher

Addison School District 4; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Elementary School District 4 is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for Dual Language Kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary School. The role emphasizes planning, data-informed instruction, and collaboration within a professional learning community.

The position requires a valid Illinois teaching license, a bachelor’s degree, and active participation in ongoing professional development. The district calendar drives the employment terms and the district supports inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College.
• Meets all licensure requirements including teaching or specialist area endorsement in the state of Illinois.
• Demonstrates current pedagogical practices in the classroom through participation in a professional learning community.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of data sources and problem-solving structures in order to ensure the academic and social-emotional success of all students. Makes data-driven decisions using formative and summative assessments

Responsibilities

• Planning and Preparation: Develops instructional outcomes aligned with district curriculum and standards; plans with differentiation and meaningful learning; uses assessments to adjust instruction.
• IEP conferences: prepares IEP goals and paperwork in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Establishes a respectful learning environment and culture for learning; manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Instruction: communicates expectations clearly; engages students through questioning and active content involvement; uses formative and summative assessments to inform instruction.
• Professional Responsibilities: reflects on teaching for improvement; maintains records; communicates with families; seeks professional development; provides services required by IEPs; upholds integrity and compliance.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Licensure requirements

Professional learning community

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Illinois licensure

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Addison Elementary School District 4

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Dual Language Kindergarten
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Lincoln Elementary School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accreditedUniversity or College
• Meets all licensure requirements including teaching or specialist area endorsementin the state of Illinois
• Demonstrates current pedagogical practices in the classroom through participation in a professional learning community
• Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of data sources and problem-solving structures in order to ensure the academic and social-emotional success of all students. Makes data-driven decisions using formative and summative assessments

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrates content knowledge and makes connections between content and all relevant disciplines.
• Understands child and adolescent development and displays an understanding of how students learn.
• Establishes and clearly articulates instructional outcomes based upon district curriculum guidelines, state standards, and/or content standards.
• Utilizes personnel resources as appropriate to enhance content and pedagogical knowledge.
• Provides relevant instructional goals that represent significant cognitive challenge with differentiation and meaningful learning.
• Uses assessment results to plan and modify instruction.
• Participates in IEP conferences including the preparation of IEP goals and paperwork in compliance with established laws, regulations, district policies and procedures.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
• Establishes a culture for learning.
• Establishes and manages classroom procedures to maximize learning.
• Effectively manages student behavior through the establishment of rules and clear expectations that are fair and conducive to learning.
• Assures the classroom is safe and learning is equally accessible to all students.

3. Instruction

• Communicates expectations for learning to students clearly and accurately.
• Uses questioning and discussion techniques to successfully engage all students in the learning process.
• Engages students in the learning process through intellectual involvement with the content or active construction of understanding.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to inform instructional process.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to ensure that all students learn.

4. Professional Responsibilities

• Reflects on teaching for improvement opportunities.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Communicates with students and families about student progress, respects cultural norms, and engages families in the instructional program.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with colleagues who demonstrate mutual support and cooperation.
• Seeks professional development opportunities and welcomes professional feedback.
• Provides all services/modifications as required by an IEP in an integrated model.
• Displays high standards of integrity and ethical conduct and fully complies with school and district regulations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment determined by school calendar.
• Salary and benefits to be established in the Negotiated Agreement with the Board of Education.Commensurate with Experience, however starting salary for is $53,990.
• Health, dental, and life insurance benefits offered

EVALUATION

The School Principal and/or immediate administrative supervisor will serve as the evaluator with the evaluation incorporating the guidelines established in the Evaluation Plan for Licensed Staff.

BEGINNING DATE

ASAP

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