Teacher BIL Middle School (2027/2028 School Year)

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Illinois School District U-46 in Elgin, IL seeks a Teacher Dual Language to implement district curriculum and support English Language Learners. The role requires planning instruction, applying research-based strategies, and collaborating with families to raise student achievement.

The position emphasizes assessing progress, implementing district curricula, and participating in school improvement efforts. Requires a Bachelor's and appropriate licenses; 10-month calendar with starting salary

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from an accredited university.
• PEL with Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and a Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish endorsement; OR
• PEL with Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE) endorsement in Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
• Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade is preferred.
• Recent experience in the sought position is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements research-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade-level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Administer ELL testing (ACCESS and/or any required testing for ELL students).
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Fluent Spanish and English

Multicultural awareness

Collaboration with families and staff

Effective classroom communication

Diverse student engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in related subject

PEL with Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement + Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish endorsement

PEL with Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement + ELS with TBE endorsement (Spanish)

Teaching experience preferred

Experience with multi-grade settings preferred

Recent experience in Dual Language role preferred

Tools

ELL testing (ACCESS)

RtI processes and data use

Jobbeschreibung

Position Details

• Position / Title: Teacher Dual Language
• Bargaining Unit: ETA
• Department/Location: Multilingual and Multicultural Education
• Calendar Days: 184
• Reports To: Building Principal
• JD Revision Date: 07/20/2026
• Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements research-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade-level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Administer ELL testing (ACCESS and/or any required testing for ELL students).
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from an accredited university.

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and a Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish endorsement; OR

• PEL with the appropriate Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE) endorsement in Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish.

• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

• Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade is preferred.

• Recent experience in the sought position is preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
• Knowledge of Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards for ELL (English Language Development Standards).
• Knowledge of Spanish Language Arts Standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
• Multicultural awareness and experience working with the diverse student demographics represented in U-46.
• Fluent oral and written Spanish and English language skills.
• Deep understanding of second language acquisition.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.