5th Grade Dual Language Teacher

Crystal Lake School District 47 has an opening for a 5th Grade Dual Language (Spanish/English) Teacher. The goals of this position are to deliver the curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners while using a variety of measures for assessment. Candidates 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 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, 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 the 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)
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth to 3rd grade)
  • Bilingual Education Teacher Spanish
• Be fluent and literate in both 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.