Dual Language Teacher - English

District130; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,909 - 59,778; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Mentoring program for new teachers

Job summary

District130 is seeking a Dual Language Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction in English, collaborating with a partner teacher, and maintaining communication with families. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with ESL endorsement and strong knowledge of WIDA standards. Starting salary is $54,344, with a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License required.
• Strong knowledge of instructional best practices in language and literacy.
• Ability to assess students and modify instruction as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
• Collaborate with partner teacher to develop curricula.
• Communicate frequently with families about student progress.

Skills

Bilingualism and biliteracy

Knowledge of WIDA standards

Flexibility

Data analysis for instructional decisions

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with ESL

Tools

Google Classroom applications

Job description

Dual Language Teacher - English JobID: 2013

Position Type: Teaching/ESL

Date Posted: 4/20/2026

Location: District Wide

Date Available: 08/10/2026

Job Summary

In collaboration with a partner teacher, the dual language teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction in the target language that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The dual language teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The dual language teacher maintains regular communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the instructional program and student progress. One fourth grade Dual Language (English) teacher position is available for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the core purposes of the dual language immersion program by promoting:
  • Bilingualism and biliteracy.
  • The pursuit of high academic achievement in English and Spanish; and
  • The development of students' knowledge of their own culture and the cultures of the world.
• Collaborates regularly with the partner teacher to:
  • Plan for instruction and develop curricula.
  • Create common assessments and writing rubrics.
  • Plan cultural events and experiences; and
  • Analyze oral language assessments in English and Spanish.
• Develops lesson plans that demonstrate a knowledge of the important concepts and skills in a particular content area, as identified in the district's curriculum.
• Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student learning.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes; and
  • Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by:
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures.
  • Guiding instructional groups; and
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Manages classroom behavior by:
  • Communicating clear expectations for student conduct.
  • Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times; and
  • Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Enhances the learning environment by:
  • Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities; and
  • Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.
• Engage students in critical thinking and reflection.
• Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments.
• Challenge students to explain their thinking.
• Strengthen students' ability to develop their own questions; and
• Engages students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, providing students with opportunities to:
  • Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
  • Develop skills that will enable them to communicate bilingually.
  • Develop proficiency in all core content areas in English; and
  • Reflect on what they have learned.
• Instructs students in English using strategies conducive to dual language immersion such as:
  • Targeted language; and
  • Cooperative learning.
• Reflects on instructional practices to improve teaching and student learning.
• Communicates frequently with families providing information about:
  • The instruction and learning that are taking place in the classroom.
  • The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
  • How families can participate in their students' learning.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in elementary and/or self-contained general education, and ESL required.
• Strong knowledge of the WIDA standards and instructional best practices in language, literacy, and mathematics.
• Must possess familiarity with second language acquisition pedagogy.
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications and the ability to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing instruction.
• Individual must be flexible, creative and child centered.
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Strong knowledge of state learning standards and instructional best practices in literacy and mathematics.
• Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary of $54,344. (Please click the link to view the current salary schedule).
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twenty years of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule.
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District.
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2025-2026 CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide).
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.

Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Working Conditions

• 180 days per year - August through May
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.