Multilingual Specialist

Yorkville CUSD #115; Kendall Township (IL); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yorkville CUSD #115 seeks a Multilingual Specialist at Yorkville Intermediate School for the 26-27 school year. The role focuses on implementing district-approved curriculum to support student growth, with emphasis on inclusive, safe, and flexible learning environments.

The position requires ESL credentials, a preference for bilingual candidates, and strong EL language instruction knowledge, paired with effective communication with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Current Professional Educators License with an age-appropriate ESL endorsement.
• Prefer bilingual.
• Possesses strong content knowledge/experience in EL language instruction.

Responsabilités

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Promotes a virtual classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and translates plans into learning experiences for effective instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and adjusts instruction to fit individual student needs.
• Instructs students on responsible citizenship and applicable laws and district procedures.
• Pursues ongoing professional learning through seminars, workshops, or research.
• Maintains accurate records of grading, attendance, and student activities as required by policy.
• Encourages parental involvement and maintains effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school policies and creates a positive learning environment.
• Coordinates with elementary staff and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials and equipment.
• Administers standardized tests per district testing protocol.

Connaissances

Pedagogy knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Education laws

IT proficiency

Organization

Communication

Self-evaluation

Team collaboration

Formation

ESL endorsement with teaching license

Bilingual preferred

EL language instruction expertise

Description du poste

Position Purpose

Yorkville District 115 is seeking an Multilingual Specialist at Yorkville Intermediate School for the 26-27 School Year.

Brief Description / Position Summary

To facilitate student success and growth by implementing district-approved curriculum, addressing the specific educational needs of individual students, and by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. In accordance with the strategic plan and the mission and vision of the Board of Education, successful candidates are able to provide meaningful feedback to students, parents, and administration and facilitate the academic and emotional growth of students.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a virtual classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing protocol.

Skills

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the program administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications / Skills

• Current Professional Educators License with an age-appropriate ESL endorsement.
• Prefer bilingual
• Possesses strong content knowledge/experience in EL language instruction.

Starting Salary:

$51,612 /BS+0, year 1

This position is part of the Yorkville CBA, which can be found by clicking here.

Benefit Information Can Be Found At The Link Below

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785443171/y115org/ciq0ffqfnqklxemkquab/26-27EmployeeBenefitsGuide2_1.pdf