Kindergarten Dual Language

Duties

Position Type:
Dual Language Teacher Kindergarten - Spanish

Location:

Kenneth Murphy Elementary School

Date Available:

2026- 2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Licensure:

* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator

* Endorsement(s):

* Elementary Education (K-9) or;

* Bilingual Education Teacher - English

Education:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field.

* High level of proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) in Spanish and English

Experience:

* Teaching in a bilingual/ESL classroom

* Student teaching experience in an elementary and/or bilingual classroom(s)

* Knowledge and experience in effective curriculum writing as well as second language acquisition preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Candidate will teach in English in a two-way immersion classroom.

* Responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education

* Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition

* Use best practice for first and second language learners

* Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students' needs

* Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities

* Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems

* Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages

* Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity

* Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level

* Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods

* Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program

* Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.

* Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district's policies for continued university study

* Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time teaching position, works a 180-day calendar

SALARY RANGE:
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

How to Apply

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Email Address

gcappozzo

School District

Beach Park District 3

Position Website

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City Website

Beach Park

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

1/22/2026

Start Date

8/19/2026