Middle School Bilingual Teacher (French/English)

Urbana Middle School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana Middle School in Urbana, Illinois seeks a Middle School Bilingual Teacher (French/English) for a 0.2 FTE position for the 2026-27 school year. The teacher will deliver French-language instruction aligned to curriculum, support emergent bilingual students, and collaborate with staff and families.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with Illinois certification and bilingual/ESL endorsements. Salary is based on the district contract, and the posted date is September 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with certification and endorsements.
• Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsements (Bilingual/ESL required).
• Experience or understanding of bilingual programs and biliteracy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study to meet students' needs as they develop bilingualism.
• Demonstrates native-like and academic language abilities in French and English across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media appropriate to students and location.
• Assesses student progress and maintains records per policy.

Skills

French/English bilingual

ESL strategies

Bilingual program experience

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Middle School Bilingual Teacher (French/English)

Urbana School District #116 Urbana Middle School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931644

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Middle SchoolBilingual Teacher (French/English) 0.2 FTE for 26-27 SY Only

LOCATION: UrbanaMiddle School

SUPERVISOR: Building Principals and Program Directors

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Principals and Program Directors the French Bilingual Teacher is responsible for helping emergent bilingual students learn subject matter and skills in French that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. The French Bilingual Teacher understands bilingualism and biliteracy as intellectual, academic, and social foundations for a just and multicultural society. The teacher values cultural, racial,and linguistic diversity and uses it integrally to benefit all students in the classroom in her/his objectives and methodology. The teacher is committed to cultivating and supporting a just and multicultural environment and collaborates well with all stakeholders (parents, teachers, instructional coaches, etc.) to ensure student achievement. The teacher provides instruction in French in accordance with the language curriculumguidelines to delivera guaranteed and viable curriculum in the French languageat and above the grade-level standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the student's individual needs, interests, and abilities as they develop bilingualism.
• Demonstrates native-like and academic language abilities in Frenchand English across the four domains of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Understanding of or experience teaching in bilingual programs.
• Knowledge of French Language instructions and English as aSecond Language (ESL) strategies.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• 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.
• 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 fairly and justly.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service activities as directed.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty.
• Follows the teaching profession's ethics and always promotes students' welfare.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Some teachers may serve as department chairs, team leaders, and building curriculum coordinators.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with certification and endorsements.

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate

endorsements. (Bilingual/ESL endorsements required)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on a step placement determined by education, experience, and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract. This is a 0.2 FTE assignment for the 2026-2027 SY

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

START DATE: SY 26-27

NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is an exempt position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: December 2016

Position Type: 0.25 FTE

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Kearns , Principal
• Urbana Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]