Dual Language Middle School Science Teacher (Spanish fluency required)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks a Dual Language Middle School Science Teacher with Spanish fluency. The teacher will instruct students in science while ensuring literacy in both Spanish and English, and will implement standards-based instruction.

The role requires an ISBE Professional Educator License, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and Middle School Science endorsements along with a Bilingual endorsement in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred.
• Appropriate subject area content endorsements; must have Middle School endorsements in Science.
• Must have Bilingual endorsement in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students and facilitates learning per lesson plans.
• Ensures bilingual (Spanish and English) reading, writing, and speaking.
• Plan and implement standards-based instruction.
• Establish a positive classroom environment and culture for learning.
• Analyze data and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain school procedures and safety norms.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

ISBE teaching license

Middle School Science endorsements

Bilingual endorsement in Spanish

Job description

Dual Language Middle School Science Teacher (Spanish fluency required)

Duties

Job Title: Dual LanguageMiddle School Teacher -Science

Classification: Certified

Accountability: Reports to building level administrators

Job Profile: The Dual Language,Middle SchoolScience Teacher instructs students, facilitates student learning, monitors progress, disciplines as necessary, and performs other duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting students with developing thinking skills and content knowledge
• Ensuring that students read, write, and speak in both Spanish and English
• Providing accommodations and modifications as needed
• Providing language support as needed
• Planning and implementation of standards-based instruction
• Establishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learning
• Analyzing data and action planning
• Consistently communicating with stakeholders
• Implementing the SIOP framework and metalinguistic awareness
• Providing data and reports that are evidence of student progress
• Instructs students as outlined in existing lesson plans
• Establishes positive, standards-based learning expectations for students
• Maintains established routine of school and classroom procedures
• Creates a flexible class environment conducive to student learning and personal growth
• Fosters effective rapport with students; encourages self-discipline and responsibility; ensures fairness and exhibits an understanding and respect for students
• Establishes a safe, orderly environment and maintains reasonable rules of conduct in accordance with the District's student discipline code in the classroom and on school grounds (including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, etc.)
• Tracks attendance per school protocol
• May coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extracurricular and after-school activities
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Professional Educator Licenseissued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred
• Appropriate subject area content endorsements; must haveMiddle School endorsements in Science
• Must haveBilingual endorsement in Spanish

Salary/Benefits

Salary determined by experience and in accordance to the teacher slalry schedule.