ESL High School Teacher (Bilingual)

Illinois Network of Charter Schools; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

403b retirement plan

Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (ISBE)

Job summary

The Illinois Network of Charter Schools is seeking an ESL Teacher for IJLA to instruct high school students (9th–12th) in the ELL program and guide language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

You will administer language and academic assessments, develop appropriate curriculum, and ensure EL components are implemented in lessons. Collaboration with families and staff is essential, with opportunities for professional learning in ELL areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, preferably with a concentration in English.
• Professional educator's license.
• Must be ESL endorsed/certified.
• Two years teaching experience in ESL/bilingual education.
• Proficient in using computers, email, Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESL instruction to students in grades 9–12.
• Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• Assist in administering ACCESS to EL students.
• Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help ELL students acquire the English language.
• Ensure all EL components from the state and the district are being implemented in lesson plans and in the classroom.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (to the State, Charter School Board, Dept of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
• Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
• Engage parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Assist and or provide Professional Learning in the area of English Language Learners.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attend IEP, 504’s, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Attend IEP/504 meetings as an English/Bilingual Language Specialist.
• Attend and participate in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i,e, back-to school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members), which may be outside of regular school hours.
• Participate and or assist in the Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear english communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Computer proficiency (MS Office, email

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, English concentration

Professional educator's license

ESL endorsement/certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Illinois Network of Charter Schools is seeking an ESL Teacher for IJLA to instruct high school students (9th–12th) in the ELL program and guide language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

You will administer language and academic assessments, develop appropriate curriculum, and ensure EL components are implemented in lessons. Collaboration with families and staff is essential, with opportunities for professional learning in ELL areas.