K-8 ESL Teacher & Language Specialist

Decatur Public School District; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Decatur is looking for an English as Second Language Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at John Hill Magnet School. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Professional Educator License and have an endorsement for English as a Second Language. Fluency in Spanish or other languages is preferred, along with five years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include coordinating language assessments and providing instruction aligned with curriculum standards. Salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement for teachers.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educator License registered with ISBE.
• Endorsement for English as a Second Language or Bilingual Education at Senior High School level.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish or other languages preferred.
• Five years of teaching experience required; High School teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer tests and language assessments to evaluate student placement.
• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English and Spanish based on Core Curriculum.
• Compile and maintain a profile summary of each student’s achievement and progress.
• Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment.

Job description

A public school district in Decatur is looking for an English as Second Language Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at John Hill Magnet School. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Professional Educator License and have an endorsement for English as a Second Language. Fluency in Spanish or other languages is preferred, along with five years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include coordinating language assessments and providing instruction aligned with curriculum standards. Salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement for teachers.