Middle School English Language Arts- Bilingual - Spanish and ESL Endorsement

Bensenville School District 2; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackhawk Middle School in Illinois is seeking a versatile teacher to provide English Language Arts instruction for grades 6-8. Candidates must meet Illinois learning standards and possess Middle School ELA and Bilingual/ESL (Spanish) endorsements.

The role requires collaboration with peers, families, and staff to support students' academic and social-emotional needs. The position emphasizes differentiated instruction, data-informed planning, and maintaining a welcoming classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Endorsements required: Middle School English Language Arts, Middle School English, and Bilingual/ESL (Spanish).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Assess student progress and use data to inform instruction.
• Establish and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and families.
• Participate in grade-level meetings, professional development, and school activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure compliance with district and state requirements.

Skills

Bilingual/ESL endorsement (Spanish)

Middle School ELA endorsement

Strong collaboration

Job description

Description

Blackhawk Middle School is seeking a versatile teacher that has working knowledge of grades 6-8 Illinois Learning Standards for English Language Arts. The teacher must be familiar with current pedagogy and interventions that produce results with English learners and be well versed in the academic, social/emotional needs of middle school students. They should be collaborative, collegial, and an active positive presence that promotes a safe and welcoming learning environment for both students and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License with the following endorsements:
  • Middle School English Language Arts – REQUIRED
  • Middle School English Language – REQUIRED
  • Bilingual/ESL Endorsement (Spanish) – REQUIRED
• Successful teaching experience desired, but not necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to be an effective member of a team.
• Commitment to data-based decision making and continuous improvement model.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Assess student progress and use data to inform instruction.
• Establish and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and families.
• Participate in grade-level meetings, professional development, and school activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure compliance with district and state requirements.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Physical Demands

1. Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the District.
2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in either written diagram or oral form.
3. Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
4. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
5. May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits are based on the negotiated teacher contract for the 2026–2027 school year.