ESL- High School Social Studies Bilingual Teacher [83914]

Onward Education; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Access to a wide network of schools

Ongoing professional support

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking a High School ESL Teacher specializing in Social Studies for the 2026-2027 school year in Cook County, IL. This full-time, on-site contract role supports students within a bilingual program to promote language development and academic achievement.

The role begins September 22, 2026 and ends May 28, 2027, with duties including delivering engaging bilingual social studies lessons, planning differentiated instruction, monitoring progress, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering ESL/bilingual instruction in a high school setting.
• Experience teaching social studies to English learners.
• Strong communication skills in English and a bilingual instructional language.
• Ability to develop differentiated lesson plans for diverse learners.
• Commitment to an inclusive classroom environment that supports language development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging bilingual social studies lessons aligned with standards.
• Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans for English learners.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment promoting language development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary activities and share best practices.

Skills

ESL instruction

Bilingual instruction

Social Studies

Curriculum differentiation

Student assessment

Collaboration

Education

Illinois teaching license with ESL/bilingual endorsement

Job description

Join our client as a High School ESL Teacher specializing in Social Studies within a bilingual program. This full-time, contract role supports students for the 2026-2027 school year at a school in Cook County, Illinois. The position is on-site, requiring dedication to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes language development and academic achievement for diverse student populations. The role begins on September 22, 2026, and continues through May 28, 2027, with a schedule aligned to standard school hours.

• Start Date: 09/22/2026
• End Date: 05/28/2027
• Grade Levels: High School
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Deliver engaging social studies lessons that integrate bilingual instruction methods to support language acquisition.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, ensuring differentiation for English language learners.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages cultural awareness and language development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary activities and share best practices.

ESL Teacher - High School Social Studies Bilingual Qualifications

• Valid Illinois teaching license with ESL or bilingual endorsement.
• Proven experience teaching social studies and working with English language learner students.
• Strong communication skills in both English and the bilingual language of instruction.
• Ability to develop engaging and differentiated lesson plans.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive classroom environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.