ESL Teacher

Overview

Pathways In Education (PIE) is an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) serving grades 9‑12 in the Chicago community. It provides small group classes, guided independent study, online courses, and experiential learning to address each student’s strengths and needs. The program emphasizes the student‑teacher relationship as a critical component of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well‑being.

PIE is looking for an ESL Teacher with a PEL and an endorsement in English as a Second Language to work at the Ashburn location.

• Provide a personalized ESL instructional program that is compatible with the abilities, needs, and learning characteristics of each student and complies with the District prescribed Dual Language model.
• Implement prescribed District curriculum, instructional methods, and utilize materials within the parameters of the ESL program.
• Create a student‑centered learning environment characterized by the consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
• Employ creative methods of instruction and utilize a variety of bilingual and/or ESL materials within the structure of the designated curriculum.
• Become acquainted with the characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each student through personal interaction and by seeking information from psycho‑educational reports, hearing and vision reports, staffing notes, end‑of‑the‑year student status reports, etc.
• Inform the principal whenever a student’s attendance is unsatisfactory.
• Participate in formative and summative assessment for ESL and utilize data to improve instruction.
• Provide the principal and Assistant Principal with an up‑to‑date copy of the schedule of classroom activities that the teacher is following.
• Maintain up‑to‑date lesson plans that include all bilingual areas to be taught.
• Use the designated methods of reporting student progress to parents.
• Develop a close relationship with each student’s parents or guardians.
• Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the principal and Assistant Principal.

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast‑paced, multi‑task environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem‑solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co‑workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database management.
• 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.

Valid State of Illinois Professional Educators License. Endorsement or approval in English as a Second Language and Bilingual. Teaching experience (including student teaching and internship) at identified grade level or in a Dual Language classroom within the last five years preferred. Teaching experience and proficiency in the English and native language of students preferred.

The starting salary range for this position is $71,000 – $95,000 annually.

Benefits include paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer‑matched 401(k) plan.

Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.