1st Grade Bilingual; Spanish Teacher - Acres

1st Grade Bilingual (Spanish) Teacher – Pleasant Acres 2026/27

• Position Type:
  Licensed Bilingual/ESL Teaching / Bilingual Classroom Teacher
• Starting date:
  August 12, 2026
• Minimum Starting Salary: $56,250.00 (0 Years of experience with Bachelor’s Degree)
• Maximum Starting Salary: $ (31 Years of experience with Master’s Degree plus 60 additional hours)

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Education) or related field. Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

• Under the direction of the Building Principal / Director of Special Services / Director of Curriculum, plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Supervise students in a variety of school related settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plan, organize and provide instruction based on Common Core State Standards.
• Administer informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporate district initiatives within instruction (adopted programs/policies).
• Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Provide written feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non-instructional purposes.
• Manage classroom organization.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participate in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adapt to the Framework for Teaching (Charlotte Danielson) by planning and demonstrating practices that reflect knowledge of content and instructional practices.
• Seek knowledge of students’ backgrounds, cultures, and needs.
• Develop instructional outcomes of appropriate rigor, aligned to Common Core Standards.
• Use resources available through the school or district to enhance teaching.
• Design learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes, addressing Common Core Standards.
• Plan for student assessment aligned with outcomes, using clear criteria.
• Ensure classroom culture promotes learning, engagement, and respectful behavior.
• Maintain safe, accessible learning environment and use physical resources effectively.
• Communicate instructional purpose clearly, with accurate explanations of content.
• Ask high‑quality questions and prompts to engage students.
• Use assessments to support instruction and provide feedback.
• Modify lessons as needed and respond to student questions and interests.
• Reflect on lessons to suggest improvements.
• Communicate frequently with families and engage them in instruction.
• Participate in professional community and school events.
• Engage in professional development and share information with colleagues.
• Display high level of ethics and professionalism in interactions with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Assist or supervise students in teaching and non‑teaching situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Instruct students effectively and capably.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Use web‑based programs, e‑mail, and technology effectively.

• Indoor classrooms/School, exposure to student noise, music, odors of food, and possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips; exposure to temperature variations and mowed grass.