ESL TEACHER 26-27 SY

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization is seeking an ESL Teacher to support systematic English language development and access to grade-level content for English learners. You will collaborate with NSSEO teams, coordinate with program staff, and participate in IEP meetings to ensure language accommodations are documented.

Applicants must hold a Illinois Professional Educator License with ESL endorsement and have experience with students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional educator license issued by the state of Illinois with an ESL endorsement/approval, and LBS1 preferred.
• Experience and passion for working with students with disabilities.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Effectively establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Provide training for NSSEO teams aligned to best practices in supporting multilingual students with disabilities.
• Consult with teams to develop and implement appropriate language supports and assistance for individual EL students within NSSEO programs.
• Coordinate with the NSSEO program coordinator on the identification, placement and assessment of multilingual students attending NSSEO programs (Kirk, Miner, Timber Ridge).
• Support the administration of ACCESS and Alternative ACCESS assessments within NSSEO programs.
• Participate in IEP meetings for students with EL status to support teams in documenting and incorporating appropriate language assistance, linguistic and cultural accommodations, and ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS assessment accommodations in students' IEPs.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as specified by the district.
• Effectively communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL) with ESL endorsement

Job description

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Title: ESL Teacher
• Licensure: Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Endorsement: English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Classification: Certified Licensed - 10 months - 195 days
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Reports to: Program Administrator/Coordinator
• Salary Classification: NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane I Step 0 (PENDING NEGOTIATIONS)
• Benefits: As per the NSSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Reviewed/Revised: 3/2026

PURPOSE:

The purpose of an ESL teacheris to support systematic English languagedevelopment, support access to grade-level content learning, and serve as an advocate and local expert to support colleagues and school(s) in better meeting ELLs needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Effectively establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Provide training for NSSEO teams aligned to best practices in supporting multilingual students with disabilities
• Consult with teams to develop and implement appropriate language supports and assistance for individual EL students within NSSEO programs
• Coordinate with the NSSEO program coordinator on the identification, placement and assessment of multilingual students attending NSSEO programs (Kirk, Miner, Timber Ridge)
• Support the administration of ACCESS and Alternative ACCESS assessments within NSSEO programs
• Participate in IEP meetings for students with EL status to support teams in documenting and incorporating appropriate language assistance, linguistic and cultural accommodations, and ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS assessment accommodations in students' IEPs
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as specified by the district
• Effectively communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and supporting all students on their caseload
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the district evaluation plan
• Collaborate with members of the educational team in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned
• This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.
• Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is seldom or not present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a professional educator license issued by the state of Illinois with an ESL endorsement/approval, and LBS1 preferred
• Must have experience and passion for working with students with disabilities
• Must have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to travel to/from various locations in the district as needed

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Core Competencies:

• Highly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates professional conduct at all times.
• Committed to continuous improvement and data-based decision-making.
• Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written, verbal, and technology-based communication skills.
• Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
• Exhibits a service orientation.
• Demonstrates technology skills as required by job responsibilities.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Routine physical activity associated with a normal school environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear to exchange information.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb and balance; bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, and perform work which involves occasional lifting, pushing and or pulling of objects up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity, preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.