Teacher - Diverse Learner Bilingual

Waukegan School Dist 60; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan School Dist 60 is looking for a Diverse Learner Teacher to provide personalized instructional programs for students with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Illinois Professional Educators License and be bilingual in Spanish. Responsibilities include creating a supportive learning environment and utilizing creative instructional methods.

The position is vital in helping students achieve their academic goals and instilling a love of learning. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License.
• LBS1 endorsement required, fluent in Spanish, Grades 9-12.

Responsibilities

• Provide a personalized instructional program for each student.
• Create a child-centered learning environment.
• Employ creative methods of instruction.

Skills

Bilingual - Spanish speaking

Understanding of diverse learner needs

Behavioral objectives development

Education

Valid Illinois Professional Educators License

Job description

Posting Information

• Position Type: Teaching - High School/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Location: WHS - Washington Campus
• Closing Date: 6/30/2026

Who We Are

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

Why We Do This Work

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Diverse Learner Teacher will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide a personalized instructional program that is compatible with the abilities, needs and learning characteristics of each student.
• Provide each student with a developmental program that includes behavioral objectives.
• Create a child-centered learning environment that is characterized by the consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
• Employ creative methods of instruction and utilize a variety of materials within the structure of the designated curriculum.
• Become acquainted with the characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and by seeking information from psycho-educational reports, hearing and vision reports, staffing notes, end-of-the-year student status reports, etc.
• Inform the building principal whenever a student's attendance is unsatisfactory.
• Supply the building principal with any abnormal attendance reports on any student.
• Report student address and telephone number changes to the building principal.
• Provide the building principal with an up-to-date copy of the schedule of classroom activities that the teacher is following.
• Use the designated methods of reporting student progress to parents.
• Attend specified in-service meetings and conferences with the building principal.
• Develop a close relationship with each student's parents or guardians.
• Use teacher aides or helpers in accord with the designated job descriptions.
• Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License.

Endorsements

LBS1and Bilingual - Spanish speaking required, Grades 9-12.

Salary

Per Teacher Contract, see Teacher Salary Structure.

Application Deadline

Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date.

Application Process

Only online applications will be considered. Apply: www.wps60.org

EEO Statement

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.

Posting Status

Postings current as of 6/19/2026 8:43:14 AM CST.

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