EL/Bilingual Resource Teacher - Spanish - TRS Eligible

The Kane County Human Resources Consortium; Pingree Grove (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Pingree Grove seeks an EL/Bilingual Resource Teacher to provide instruction for K-8 students in both Spanish and English. The role involves assessing students' language abilities and delivering bilingual education tailored to their needs. Candidates should hold a relevant Illinois teaching license with bilingual endorsement. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must meet Illinois requirements for a bilingual educator.
• Experience working with grades K-8.
• Strong proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess academic and language levels.
• Provide bilingual instruction using TBE model.
• Collaborate with the EL Department.

Skills

Bilingual instruction

Student assessment

Collaboration skills

Cultural competence

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with bilingual education endorsement in Spanish

Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-VIT)

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 OR Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-VIT) with a passing score on the English proficiency test OR ELS-TBE with bilingual education endorsement in Spanish OR 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: isbe.net/licensure

Compensation

$50,000-80,000 dependent on qualifications