Grade 8 Language Arts; Spanish Speaking) Teacher Job Gurnee area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Grade 8 Language Arts (Spanish Speaking) Teacher

Title:
Grade 8

Language Arts (Spanish Speaking)
Teacher

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.

Position Type: Middle School Teaching

Location: Woodland Middle School

Date Available: August 17, 2026, plus six days of New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certification:

Required
- Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Grades 6-8 with Spanish endorsement
Preferred
- Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Grades 6-8 with Bilingual-Spanish and Language Arts endorsements

Education:

Required
- Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Required
- Teaching or student teaching experience
Preferred
- Teaching or student teaching experience in a middle school language artsand/or bilingual classroom(s).

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core Standards

2. Instructs and motivates English Language Learners (ELL) to develop competencies, knowledge and skills in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing the English language and Spanish (as required)

3. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students

4. Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook

5. Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program

6. Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints

7. Works cooperatively with other staff members

8. Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs

9. Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned

10. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment

11. Evaluates and maintains appropriate records including student attendance, student performance, knowledge, skills and grades

12. Posts grades regularly to district-approved student information system/grade book

13. Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress

14. Actively supervises students while in the classroom, hallway, and special events as required

15. Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development

16. Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students

17. Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality

18. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional needs of the ELL and dual language students

19. Provides learning experiences which develop the basic communication skill, utilizing a variety of language acquisition methods and strategies

20. Provides individualized and small group instruction as needed to implement the instructionalbilingual/ESL/dual language program

21. Confers with the school principal, the Teaching and Learning Department and ELL Coordinator

22. Is responsible for administering the procedures for identifying and evaluating bilingual/ESL/dual language students

23. Conducts in-service workshops for staff and parents as seen appropriate to the success of thebilingual/ESL/dual language program

24. Keeps parents informed on a regular basis regarding student progress, program activities, and evaluations (i.e. student progress reports, newsletters, evaluation survey)

25. Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of both their native culture and the culture of the United States

26. Evaluates each pupil's progress in listening comprehension, speaking,…