Second Language Instructional Facilitator

Community Unit School District 300; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 300 in Algonquin, IL seeks an EL Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides coaching to teachers serving English Learners K-12, facilitates meetings with ESL staff, and helps assess student language services based on proficiency.

The position requires IL licensure and Spanish bilingual certification, plus several years of EL teaching experience. The coach will model lessons, lead professional development, and collaborate with curriculum teams to

Qualifications

• Three years minimum teaching English Learner students.
• Illinois licensure is required.
• Bilingual Spanish certification required.
• Ability to administer WIDA Screener and ACCESS tests.
• Knowledge of WIDA standards and language proficiency levels.
• Familiarity with dual language programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coach teachers working with English Learners K-12 district-wide.
• Facilitate ESL staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Assess services for ELs based on proficiency levels.
• Model lessons and support scaffolding for ELs.
• Provide professional development for teachers.
• Maintain compliant records and documentation.
• Support parent conferences and communications.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams on language instruction.

Skills

EL instruction experience

Collaborative work

Spanish language skills

WIDA knowledge

Education

Illinois Licensure

Bilingual certification (Spanish)

Job description

2026-2027 School Year Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide coaching support to all teachers working with English Learners K-12 throughout the district
• Facilitate meetings with ESL instructional assistants and teachers
• Collaborate in assessing the level of services to be provided to each English Learner (EL) based on their proficiency levels
• Assist and guide teachers supporting EL students with planning, sequencing, and scaffolding of instruction
• Train and support teachers in administration of required language proficiency and academic achievement tests
• Provide coaching support for teachers to implement a variety of language and instructional techniques based on curricular frameworks and student need
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines or specific program requirements.
• Support classroom teachers, regularly, in examining student work and monitoring student progress
• Conduct and/or participate in parent conferences and telephone conferences
• Promote, monitor and maintain integrity of the Dual Language Program and Transitional Program of Instruction
• Provide individualized, classroom-based support including modeling of lessons and best teaching practices for supporting EL students, based on curriculum frameworks
• Develop and implement professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to support the integration of English Learner strategies and methodologies in the classroom
• Help locate, recommend, and promote district-approved materials to improve language acquisition
• Consult frequently with classroom teaches on matters relating to English Learner instruction.
• Attend meetings and trainings as needed for the position
• Orient beginning teachers and support staff as to philosophy, procedures, and materials for the district EL programs.
• Plan and conduct parent trainings and provide information to support language acquisition, biliteracy and biculturalism
• Help teachers identify language strengths and weaknesses of students while matching the skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Work in concert with curriculum teams to review such topics as material selection, vocabulary development, concept development, supplementary materials and the development of study skills to support EL students
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities, as may be assigned by the Director of EL and World Languages

Qualifications

• Appropriate Illinois Licensure
• Bilingual certification required (Spanish)
• Minimum of three successful years of teaching experience with English Learner students
• Ability to get to certified to administer the WIDA Screener and ACCESS assessments
• Knowledge of Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) instructional strategies
• Knowledge of English as a Second Language (ESL) instructional strategies
• Knowledge of the WIDA language standards and levels of language proficiency
• Knowledge of all aspects of dual language programming including, but not limited to language allocation, biliteracy unit frameworks, bridging, metalinguistic focus and extension
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for EL students to increase language acquisition
• Skill in collecting, interpreting, and communicating data to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work closely with other staff members
• Strong communication skills (oral and written in English and Spanish)