Middle School Dual Language Teacher

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 is seeking a 7th Grade Dual Language/Language Arts Teacher to deliver curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners in a two-way immersion classroom.

The role emphasizes assessment, language development, and collaboration with district teams to enhance the dual language program; strong bilingual instructional skills are essential.

This position supports family engagement and requires effective communication with parents in both languages.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Transitional Bilingual Educator endorsement.
• Elementary Education (K-9) knowledge and curriculum familiarity.
• MS Endorsement in Language Arts and Social Studies is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and assess all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education.
• Deliver lessons in English or Spanish depending on grade level and language allocation.
• Apply knowledge of second language acquisition in daily instruction.
• Adapt curriculum and language level for individual students' needs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages.
• Administer ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, PARCC and other assessments as required.
• Communicate with parents in English and Spanish through conferences and other methods.
• Collaborate with grade-level and district dual language teams to develop curriculum.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Second language acquisition

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator

Elementary Education (K-9)

MS Endorsement in Language Arts and Social Studies

Job description

• Position Type: Dual Language/Bilingual/ELL Teaching/ Dual Language
• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a 7th Grade Dual Language/Language Arts Teacher. The goals of this position are to deliver the curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners while using a variety of measures for assessments. Candidate will teach in a two-way immersion classroom.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
• Be able to teach each lesson in Spanish or English, depending on the grade level and language allocation
• Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
• Use best practice for first and second language learners
• Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students' needs
• Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
• Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
• Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
• Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
• Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, PARCC, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
• Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
• Be able to translate between languages both orally and in written form
• Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
• Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.
• Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district's policies for continued university study

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator
• Elementary Education (K-9)
• MS Endorsement in Language Arts and Social Studies (preferred)
• Be fluent and literate in English and Spanish
• Be knowledgeable of elementary curriculum as well as second language acquisition
• Promote the dual language program and its philosophies

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, organization and maintain a positive attitude
• Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

Eligible for paid time off and medical benefits for full time staff members. Compensation available at the Crystal Lake Teachers' Association (CLETA) negotiated agreement hyperlink.