K-5 Multilingual/ESL Teacher

Oak-Park-Elementary-School-District-97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Personal days

Job summary

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is seeking a K-5 Multilingual/ESL Teacher to support English language learners across elementary grades. You will design and deliver ESL lessons, collaborate with teachers, and assess student progress within established curricula.

The role emphasizes inclusive practices, strong communication with families, and alignment with district policies to foster belonging for all students.

Qualifications

• Design and deliver ESL curriculum aligned to state standards.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse language learners.
• Develop assessments to monitor language progress and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of content and pedagogy to ESL instruction.
• Know and value students and family engagement.
• Plan instructional outcomes and organize learning experiences.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators to support student learning.
• Document student progress and communicate with families.

Skills

ESL Instruction

Differentiated Instruction

Student Assessment

Effective Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

ESL endorsement

Tools

Office Software

Job description

Openings as of 8/11/2026

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

K-5 Multilingual/ESL Teacher JobID: 3228

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves - paid sick, and personal days provided

D97 Ideal Team Member Profile

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

About the Role:

The Teacher position supports student learning by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom dynamics; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress

• Applying Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
• Knowing and Valuing Students
• Setting Instructional Outcomes
• Using Resources Efficiently
• Planning Coherent Instruction
• Knowing and Valuing Students
• Designing and Analyzing Assessments

LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

• Cultivating Respectful and Affe
• Fostering a Culture for Learning
• Supporting Positive Behavior
• Organizing Spaces for Learning

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

• Communicating About Purpose and Content
• Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
• Engaging Students in Learning
• Using Assessment for Learning
• Responding Flexibly to Student Needs

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engaging in Reflective Practice
• Documenting Student Progress
• Engaging Families and Communities
• Contributing to School Community and Culture
• Growing and Developing Professionally
• Acting in Service of Students

Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Design and implement effective ESL curriculum, lessons, and activities that align with state standards and cater to the language proficiency levels
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of English language learners, considering various learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Develop and administer assessments to evaluate students' language proficiency and monitor their progress. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Familiarity with district policies and procedures related to curriculum coordination and instructional support.
• Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software.
• Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs.
• Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals.
• Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others.
• Accurate analysis of situations and adoption of effective courses of action.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently.
• Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education, ESL, or a related field (Transitional Bilingual endorsement accepted).
• Valid PEL with ESL endorsement.
• Preferred previous experience working with elementary and/or middle school students, particularly English language learners.
• Fluent in Spanish, preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Postings current as of 8/11/2026 7:00:49 AM CST.

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