Middle School Spanish Teacher

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34; Antioch (IL); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sick leave

TRS retirement contributions

HMO insurance and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 is seeking a Middle School Spanish World Language Teacher to build students' communication in Spanish and their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures through proficiency-based instruction.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, differentiation for multilingual learners, and collaboration with peers and the high school on articulation. Starting salary is $51,000, with district benefits and professional development opportunities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with IL Professional Educator License (Spanish endorsement) required.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration required.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• ESL or bilingual endorsement preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Establishes a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Delivers proficiency-based instruction in Spanish aligned to ACTFL standards.
• Differentiates for heritage speakers, IEP/504, and multilingual learners.
• Assesses speaking, writing, reading, and listening growth and submits grades on time.
• Communicates regularly with families.
• Collaborates with colleagues and high school on articulation.
• Participates in curriculum development, committees, staff meetings, and PD.
• Follows board policy and mandated reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Flexible

Collaborative

Commitment to professional growth

Previous teaching experience

ESL or bilingual endorsement

Educación

Bachelor's degree with IL Professional Educator License (Spanish endorsement)

Descripción del empleo

Middle School Spanish World Language Teacher

Position Summary

The middle school Spanish teacher builds students' ability to communicate in Spanish and understand Spanish-speaking cultures through proficiency-based instruction, preparing them for continued language study in high school.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Delivers proficiency-based instruction, primarily in Spanish, aligned to ACTFL standards and district curriculum.
• Uses culturally and linguistically authentic materials and technology; differentiates for heritage speakers, IEP/504 students, and Multilingual learners.
• Measures speaking, writing, reading, and listening growth through varied assessments and submits grades within district timelines.
• Maintains a supportive and respectful classroom that encourages academic growth.
• Maintains high-expectations while recognizing the exploratory nature of the program and developmental needs of middle schoolers.
• Collaborates with colleagues and the high school on articulation.
• Communicates regularly with families.
• Participates in curriculum development, committees, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Follows Board policy and law, including mandated reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a Spanish endorsement.
• Strong communication skills, flexible, collaborative, and commitment to professional growth.
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• ESL or bilingual endorsement preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The role requires the ability to perform various physical tasks, including standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, lifting, and bending, as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. The work environment may involve exposure to typical levels of noise and activity associated with a school and on a school bus setting. This overview is not exhaustive of all physical requirements and responsibilities inherent in the role.

STARTING SALARY RATE:

$51,000

REPORTS TO:

Building Administration

Benefits

• Sick leave and personal days
• Employer contributions to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
• HMO insurance and dental benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the district.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary, length of work year and ongoing service shall be determined by the Board of Education.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the individual assigned to the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities related to the position.