EL​/Bilingual Resource Teacher - Spanish - TRS Eligible

Bilingual Resource Teacher

The EL/Bilingual Resource Teacher shall provide instruction to help potentially English proficient (PEP) students develop cognitive, academic, and language abilities in Spanish and English. The teacher will provide pull-out and push-in services to small groups of students ranging from K-8. Primary responsibilities include:

• Identifying and assessing the academic level, language proficiency level, cultural history, and linguistic history of students who are eligible for bilingual services
• Providing bilingual instruction to small groups of students in grades K-8 using a collaborative TBE model (pull-out or push-in services based on student need)
• Collaborating with the EL Department to ensure best practices through service delivery
• Making recommendations as to the best placement within the Transitional Bilingual Program (full-time or part-time)

Reports to:

Director of Instruction & Innovation

Requirements:
Must meet ONE of the following ISBE requirements for a bilingual educator:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with bilingual education endorsement in Spanish
• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-VIT) with a passing score on the English proficiency test
• ELS-TBE with bilingual education endorsement in Spanish
• Short Term Approval (PEL with 9 hours of coursework in bilingual education or a passing score on the Spanish language proficiency test)

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Compensation: $50, dependent on qualifications