ESL Teacher - IJLA

Institute For Latino Progress

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 77,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Long Term Disability

403b retirement plan

Chicago Teachers Pension Fund

Job summary

Institute For Latino Progress seeks an ESL Teacher for the IJLA program to serve high school students in grades 9–12, guiding learners toward proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

The role requires a bachelor’s in education, an active teaching license, ESL endorsement, and at least two years of ESL/bilingual teaching experience. Strong collaboration, data reporting, and parent engagement are essential responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, preferably with English concentration.
Professional educator’s license.
ESL endorsement/certification.
Two years ESL/bilingual teaching experience.
Proficient with computers, email and Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Dependability and punctuality.
Ability to meet deadlines; adapt to changing situations.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Provide ESL instruction to high school students (grades 9–12).
Assist in administering language proficiency tests and placement assessments.
Help develop curriculum to support EL students’ language acquisition.
Ensure EL components from state and district are included in lesson plans.
Use varied teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs.
Report data for required reports and communications with stakeholders.
Communicate with parents and engage families in student learning.
Participate in staff development and BAC activities.
Attend IEP/504 meetings as needed; support school compliance.
Support school-wide programs and events.

Skills

Computers & Office

Confidentiality

Diversity & teamwork

Team collaboration

Organization & time management

Oral & written communication

Dependability & punctuality

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Teaching license

ESL endorsement/certification

Two years ESL/bilingual experience

Job description

Salary Range: $63,850.00 To $76,578.00 Annually

ESL Teacher - IJLA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The English as a Second language (ESL) Teacher provides instruction to high school students (9 th – 12 th ) in the ELL Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide ESL instruction to students in grades 9 th – 12 th .
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.

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
Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office

The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, as well as set-up and maintain work files.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

BENEFITS