Spanish ESL Teacher

Job Details

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching / ESL
• Date Posted: 7/21/2025
• Location: Prairie Hills Junior High School
• Closing Date: 7/31/2025

The Spanish ESL Teacher provides comprehensive instruction that promotes students’ physical, mental, and emotional well‑being through physical activity and health education.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
• Elementary or Secondary Education Endorsement

• Experience teaching English Learners (ELs) in a bilingual, ESL, or dual language program preferred.
• Experience using WIDA standards and assessments (ACCESS, MODEL, or Screener) desirable.
• Background in differentiating instruction for diverse linguistic and cultural populations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with general education and content area teachers.
• Familiarity with language development frameworks and Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) strategies preferred.

• Plan, organize, and deliver effective instruction to English Learners aligned with the Illinois English Language Development (ELD) Standards and Illinois Learning Standards.
• Provide push‑in, pull‑out, or co‑teaching ESL services to support students in content‑area classrooms.
• Assess and monitor students’ English proficiency using district‑approved assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design differentiated lessons that integrate language and academic content.
• Support students’ social‑emotional development and cultural adjustment within the school environment.
• Develop and implement individualized language development plans (ILDPs) when needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress, attendance, and assessment data.
• Prepare and submit all required state and district bilingual program documentation.
• Participate in ELL committee meetings, parent conferences, and professional development activities.
• Support classroom teachers in using strategies for sheltered instruction, scaffolding, and vocabulary development.
• Promote multicultural awareness and appreciation among staff and students.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in both English and Spanish.
• Serve as a resource to the school community on issues related to second language acquisition and bilingual education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Language Acquisition and Support.

• Strong understanding of second language acquisition theories and best practices for bilingual education.
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction that integrates both language development and academic content.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (oral and written) to support bilingual learners effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to use data‑driven decision making to guide instruction and monitor language growth.
• Skilled in using technology tools such as Google Classroom, Seesaw, and digital ESL resources to enhance learning.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet a variety of learning needs and proficiency levels.
• Demonstrates cultural responsiveness and respect for students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a professional learning community.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct at all times.
• Strong ability to build relationships and establish trust with multilingual learners and their families.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth in the field of ESL/bilingual education.
• Demonstrates flexibility, patience, and empathy in supporting English Learners during their academic journey.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrates cultural responsiveness and sensitivity to diverse student populations.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology tools to enhance learning (e.g., Seesaw, Google Classroom, digital language platforms).
• Abili…