Middle School - English as a Second Language Teacher - Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)

Berwyn North School District 98; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn North School District 98 invites qualified applicants for the position of Middle School English as a Second Language Teacher. Location is Lincoln Middle School.

The successful candidate will be responsible for increasing student achievement through language acquisition and standards-based instruction. Responsibilities include planning and implementing ESL strategies, providing language support, analyzing data, and communicating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PEL with ESL endorsement required
• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Master's Degree preferred
• SPED endorsements preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing thinking skills and content knowledge
• Provide language support as needed
• Plan and implement standards-based instruction
• Establish a positive classroom environment and culture for learning
• Analyze data and create action plans
• Communicate with stakeholders consistently
• Implement SIOP framework and metalinguistic awareness
• Provide data and reports showing student progress

Job description

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Middle School - English as a Second Language Teacher - Bilingual Preferred (Spanish) JobID: 1087

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ English as a Second Language Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Lincoln Middle School

Job Title: English as a Second Language Teacher
Classification: Certified
Primary Function: Responsible for increasing student achievement. Main functions include but are not limited to:

• Assisting students with developing thinking skills and content knowledge
• Providing language support as needed
• Planning and implementation of standards-based instruction
• Establishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learning
• Analyzing data and action planning
• Consistently communicating with stakeholders
• Implementing the SIOP framework and metalinguistic awareness
• Providing data and reports that are evidence of student progress

Accountability: Reports to Building Level Administrators & District Level Administrators
Education/Certification:

• Professional Educator's Licence (PEL) with degree/endorsement in ESL
• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Master's Degree preferred
• SPED endorsements preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards
• Thorough knowledge of the SIOP framework and/or strategies that lead to increased student achievement
• Thorough knowledge of best practices in English as a Second Language
• Thorough understanding of the content being taught
• Strong planning and implementation skills
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing in both Spanish and Englishpreferred
• Data analysis skills
• Knowledge/implementation of restorative discipline practices
• Strong understanding of equitable classroom practices
• High expectations for all students including language learners

Other:

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education laws
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Postings current as of 9/11/2026 9:12:19 PM CST.

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