IB ESL Teacher, K-5 — Inquiry-Based Learning

Rockford Public School District #205; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,203 - 99,323; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Public School District #205 in Rockford, Illinois, seeks an English Second Language Teacher for the K-5 range for the 2026/27 school year. This 1.0 FTE elementary teaching position is aligned with the International Baccalaureate program and requires an Illinois teaching license with endorsements.

You will plan and deliver instruction, employ inquiry-based methods, and use diverse materials and technologies to meet a multicultural student body.

Qualifications

• Illinois teaching license with endorsements and certifications.
• Elementary ESL/IB approach experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Use diverse instructional strategies and technologies to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain records as required by law and district policies.
• Create a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Communicate student progress regularly to families and stakeholders.
• Participate in PLCs and data-driven instruction.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Instructional strategies

State standards knowledge

Gradebook management

Education

Illinois Teaching License with endorsements

Job description

Rockford Public School District #205 in Rockford, Illinois, seeks an English Second Language Teacher for the K-5 range for the 2026/27 school year. This 1.0 FTE elementary teaching position is aligned with the International Baccalaureate program and requires an Illinois teaching license with endorsements.

You will plan and deliver instruction, employ inquiry-based methods, and use diverse materials and technologies to meet a multicultural student body.