Middle School Dual Language Teacher

Urbana School District #116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Dual Language Teacher to support emergent bilingual students at Urbana Middle School or the 6th Grade Center. Under the supervision of Building Principals, Assistant Principals, and Program Directors, you will deliver instruction aligned with bilingual program requirements.

You will collaborate with instructional coaches and families to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum for second-language learners, fostering a just and multicultural environment

Job description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Dual Language Teacher

LOCATION: Urbana Middle School or 6th Grade Center

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.