Dual Language Teacher; Spanish - 1st Grade - SY

Position Overview

Dual Language Teacher (Spanish) – 1st Grade – 2026 SY

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Bilingual Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Kenneth Murphy Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026

Beach Park School District is launching a new dual language program.

• Licensure:
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License with Stipulations – Transitional Bilingual Educator
  • Elementary Education (K-9) or equivalent
• 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.

• Teach in English in a two-way immersion classroom.
• Plan, teach, and assess all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education.
• Deep understanding of second language acquisition.
• Use best practice for first and second language learners.
• Adapt 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.

Full-time teaching position, works a 180-day calendar.

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Posting information current as of 6/1/2026 2:33:10 AM CST.

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