Middle School Bilingual Teacher-1975

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks two bilingual eighth-grade teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The bilingual teacher provides direct instruction in English and Spanish for ELA, co-teaches with general education teachers, and collaborates on math, social studies, and science.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons aligned to curriculum, monitoring student progress with assessments, communicating regularly with parents and staff, and participating in a

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with middle school and bilingual endorsements.
• ELS(TBE) license considered for eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of WIDA standards and math/science/language instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and co-teach engaging lessons aligned to the curriculum.
• Use co-teaching model to support students in math, social studies, and science.
• Monitor student progress with assessments and communicate results to parents and staff.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to modify instruction and implement interventions.

Skills

Bilingual instruction

Spanish fluency

Data-driven instruction

Assessment

Differentiated instruction

Education

PEL with middle school education and BSPA endorsements

ELS(TBE) license considered

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

The bilingual teacher provides direct instruction in both English and Spanish for English Language Arts and collaborates with the general classroom teachers, using the co-teaching model, to provide support for students in math, social studies, and science. The bilingual teacher is responsible for working with the general classroom teacher to plan and co-teach engaging lessons that are aligned to the curriculum and modified to meet the needs and abilities of the students. The bilingual teacher collaborates with the general education teacher to develop and implement modifications and intervention strategies, thus ensuring that students are successful, and their educational needs are met in all school settings. The bilingual teacher monitors student progress using a variety of assessments, and communicates regularly with parents, staff, and administrators. Two eighth grade positions are available for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) withmiddle school education and bilingual (BSPA) endorsements.
• Candidates who have obtained an ELS(TBE) license will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of the WIDA and state standards, and instructional best practices in language, literacy, and mathematics.
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications and the ability to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing instruction.
• Individual must be flexible,creative and student centered.
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.
• Candidate must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.

Salary/Benefits

• Starting salaryof $54,344.
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twentyyears of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule.
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District.
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2025-2026CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide ).
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Additional Notes

• Middle School Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• 180 days per year - August through May