Middle School Dual Language Teacher

Urbana School District #116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Dual Language Teacher to support emergent bilingual students in learning subject matter and skills, under the direction of building principals, assistant principals, and program directors.

The teacher applies bilingualism and biliteracy as foundations for a just, multicultural society, values diverse cultures, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure student achievement.

Job description

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Urbana School District #116

Title

Dual Language Teacher

Supervisor

Building Principals, Assistant Principals, and Program Directors

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Principals, Assistant Principals, and Program Directors, the Bilingual teacher is responsible for helping emergent bilingual students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The 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 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 accordance with the Bilingual program requirements to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum for second-language learners of English at and above the grade-level standards.