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

Berwyn North School District 98; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn North School District 98 is seeking an English as a Second Language Teacher at Lincoln Middle School. The role focuses on developing language skills, supporting content knowledge, and maintaining a positive classroom culture to improve student achievement.

Qualifications include a PEL with ESL endorsement, a Bachelor’s in Education, and a preference for a Master’s degree and SPED endorsements. This certified position emphasizes data-informed planning and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SIOP framework

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Data analysis

Restorative practices

Equitable practices

Curriculum planning

Education

PEL ESL

Bachelors in Education

Master's degree preferred

SPED endorsement preferred

Job description

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.