Dual Language Teacher (Grade 2)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a certified teacher to create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and IL teaching license with ESL endorsement are required.
• Certification enables teaching English Language Learners under state rules.

Responsibilities

• Create a flexible program and a classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Establish rapport with students and motivate them to develop skills and knowledge.
• Build strong relationships with parents/guardians and staff to support student progress.
• Collaborate with administration and colleagues to coordinate curriculum and assessments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (any field of study, per Illinois law)

Illinois Professional Educator License with English as a Second Language or English as a New Language endorsement

Job description

In cooperation with the administration, a certified teacher creates a
flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student’s’ ability; and establishes good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff
members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (any field of study, per Illinois law)
• Illinois Professional Educator License with English as a Second Language or
  English as a New Language endorsement

Salary/Benefits

SALARY: BEA Salary Schedule Starting base of $43,976.00 w/o TRS
(CBA Agreement - Article 26)

Design and implement lesson plans in both languages that align with state standards
and dual language program goals, delivering integrated academic content and
language development instruction appropriate for 2nd grade students; conduct
ongoing assessments of student progress in both languages and academic subjects,
adapting instruction based on data to meet diverse language proficiency levels and learning styles; establish and maintain a positive, multicultural learning environment that celebrates diversity, implements effective behavior management strategies, and promotes intercultural understanding among young learners; build strong partnerships with families from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, facilitating communication in families; preferred languages and involving parents as partners in their children's educational journey; identify and address individual student needs including learning differences and special services, coordinating with support personnel while promoting social-emotional development in a multicultural setting; work effectively with dual language program colleagues, grade-level teams, and specialists to coordinate curriculum, share resources, and ensure program coherence across all subject areas; provide targeted support for both English language learners and heritage speakers through scaffolded instruction, ensuring equitable access to academic content regardless of language background; maintain accurate and comprehensive records including gradebooks, attendance, assessment data, and communication logs in compliance with district and state requirements while ensuring student safety and supervision; effectively integrate educational technology tools and digital resources to enhance bilingual instruction, staying current with dual language education best practices and research; participate in ongoing professional development related to dual language education and serve as an advocate for bilingual education through school committees, community engagement, and continuous improvement of instructional practices.