Kindergarten Dual Language

Position Type:
Dual Language Teacher Kindergarten - Spanish

Location:

Kenneth Murphy Elementary School

Date Available:

2026- 2027 School Year

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator
• Elementary Education (K-9) or;

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement