Elementary Dual Language Teacher

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for an Elementary Dual Language (SPANISH/ENGLISH) Teacher. The goal of this position is to deliver the curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners while using a variety of assessment measures. The candidate will teach in a two-way immersion classroom.

• Be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
• Be able to teach each lesson in Spanish or English, depending on the grade level and language allocation
• Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
• Use best practices 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, PARCC, 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
• Be able to translate between languages both orally and in written form
• 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

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Educator License with Stipulations – Transitional Bilingual Educator
• Endorsement(s):
  • Elementary Education (K-9) or
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth – 3rd)
  • Bilingual Education Teacher – Spanish
• Be fluent and literate in English and Spanish
• Be knowledgeable of elementary curriculum as well as second language acquisition
• Promote the dual language program and its philosophies

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, organization and maintain a positive attitude
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentiality

Please include: 3 letters of reference and/or credential packet, transcripts, and resume.