EL/Bilingual Resource Teacher - Spanish - TRS Eligible

Cambridge Lakes Charter School; Pingree Grove (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school in Illinois is seeking an EL/Bilingual Resource Teacher to provide bilingual instruction and support to potentially English proficient students in grades K-8. This position involves assessing student needs and collaborating with educational staff to deliver effective bilingual services. The compensation ranges from $50,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications. Ideal candidates will hold an Illinois Professional Educator License in Spanish and possess strong bilingual teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience providing instruction to K-8 students.
• Ability to assess academic and language proficiency levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess eligible students for bilingual services.
• Provide bilingual instruction using TBE model.
• Collaborate with the EL Department on best practices.

Skills

Bilingual instruction

Student assessment

Collaboration with educational staff

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with bilingual education endorsement in Spanish

Educator License with Stipulations with passing score on English proficiency test

Short Term Approval with coursework in bilingual education

Job description

EL/Bilingual Resource Teacher - Spanish - TRS Eligible JobID: 238

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / ESL
• Date Posted: 8/9/2024
• Location: Cambridge Lakes

Job Description: The EL/Bilingual Resource Teacher shall provide instruction to help potentially English proficient (PEP) students develop cognitive, academic, and language abilities in Spanish and English. The teacher will provide pull-out and push-in services to small groups of students ranging from K-8.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and assess the academic level, language proficiency level, cultural history, and linguistic history of students who are eligible for bilingual services
• Provide bilingual instruction to small groups of students in grades K-8 using a collaborative TBE model (pull-out or push-in services based on student need)
• Collaborate with the EL Department to ensure best practices through service delivery
• Make recommendations as to the best placement within the Transitional Bilingual Program (full-time or part-time)

Reports to: Director of Instruction & Innovation

Requirements

• Must meet ONE of the following ISBE requirements for a bilingual educator:
  • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with bilingual education endorsement in Spanish
  • Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-VIT) with a passing score on the English proficiency test
  • ELS-TBE with bilingual education endorsement in Spanish
  • Short Term Approval (PEL with 9 hours of coursework in bilingual education or a passing score on the Spanish language proficiency test)

View full ISBE requirements at: http://isbe.net/licensure

Compensation

$50,000-80,000 dependent on qualifications