Bilingual Resource Teacher McKinley Elementary

Bellwood School District 88

Notice of Vacancy

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bilingual Resource Teacher

McKinley Elementary School

Job Title:

Bilingual Resource Teacher – McKinley Elementary School, .

Reports to:

Building Principal and Bilingual Program Coordinator.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $47,000 – $61,750.

Location:

Bellwood School District 88 (High-Needs School).

Bellwood School District 88 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

• Valid State of Illinois Teaching Certificate
• Spanish speaking (fluent)
• Endorsement or approval in Bilingual Education or Early Childhood Endorsement, Elementary Education, and/or Type 29 Certificate
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition

• Provide student academic, linguistic, and cultural support in the classroom
• Facilitate and enhance communication, including translation and interpretation
• Build relationships with English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families
• Adhere to a weekly schedule of academic and linguistic support, in collaboration with school administration and teaching staff, based on the needs of ELLs

• Welcome families into the school district, ensure all paperwork is completed, and share available services to inform parent decisions
• Assist ESL and Bilingual teachers with communication to families regarding Home Language Survey and ESL status and services
• Ensure ELL records are complete and current
• Help transition newcomers into student life through social, emotional, and academic support
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan ESL/Bilingual instructional programs, including culturally relevant materials and resources
• Obtain cultural background information relevant for instruction and assessment of student performance
• Implement one-on-one and small group lesson plans created by certified teaching staff to provide pre-teaching and instructional reinforcement
• Consult with staff to provide possible cultural or language-based explanations to student issues

• Provide support in core academic instruction with intention and planning in an inclusive environment, under the guidance of the classroom teacher

School year

Established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Bellwood School District 88 and Bellwood Education Association

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreed-upon Teacher Evaluation Plan

Until filled

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with this job. This condensed job overview is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Bellwood School District 88 may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.