High School Spanish Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327; Glasford (IL); On-site; USD 40,532 - 49,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

12 paid sick days annually

3 paid personal days yearly

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a High School Spanish Teacher for grades 9-12 at Illini Bluffs High School, starting August 2025. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Illinois Professional Educator License. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining classroom discipline, and promoting student engagement. The position offers a salary starting at $45,036 for the 2025-2026 school year and includes generous health benefits. This role is essential in fostering a positive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsement is necessary.
• Professional conduct and attendance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes as designated.
• Plans a program of study based on student needs.
• Creates a conducive learning environment.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

Familiarity with technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Standard office equipment (PCs, printer, etc.)

Job description

High School Spanish Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Job ID: 1461

• Position Type: High School Teaching / Foreign Language - Spanish
• Date Posted: 5/28/2025
• Location: Illini Bluffs High School
• Date Available: August 2025
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with proper endorsement.
• Other qualifications as determined as necessary by the school board.

Performance Descriptors

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students with the individual’s fitness level of utmost importance.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by administration and CBA.
• Promotes public relations for the school’s programs and activities.
• Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the administrator.
• Contacts the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
• Participates in the selection, adoption and inventory of textbooks.
• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School Board for the district.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Adheres to the professional code of conduct.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the administration

Note

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to professional meetings as required.

Terms of Employment

Specific terms of employment are to be followed as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement as agreed upon between the Board of Education and the Illini Bluffs Federation of Teachers.

Evaluation

Based upon State guidelines and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Prep Time

Teachers get 2 class periods per day of prep time.

Salary

$45,036 (BA + 0) for the 2025-2026 school year and $961 for foreign language club stipend.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance:
  • The school board pays 90% of the premium for single coverage and 80% of the premium for the cost of dependents for medical and/or dental insurance.
• Sick days:
  • 12 paid sick days per year
• Personal days:
  • 3 paid personal days per year

Wages and Benefits

Link to Certified Pay Scale