Second Grade Bilingual; Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Second Grade Bilingual (Spanish) Long-Term Substitute Teacher

General Description of Position:

Performs those activities listed in the district's classroom teacher job description as appropriate and applicable. Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English and in native language of students in the Core Curriculum Content Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, Spanish Language Arts Standards (as appropriate), and Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards (IELPS). Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district's instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.

Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program. Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student's progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition.

Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth and progress. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies. Facilitates frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating: conferences; written communication; parent trainings and other meetings/events; and administrative support for childcare, interpreting, translations, etc.

Attends professional English Language Acquisition meetings as well as serves on building or district committees, and attends staff meetings as may be requested or as established by school policy. Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the education of bilingual education students. Advocates for the program needs that are required to meet the learning needs of bilingual students.

Performs such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, principal or established by the School Code.

Requirements:

• Professional Educators License
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Position will begin approximately 8/06/2026

Compensation: $185/day