K-5 Multilingual​/ESL Teacher

Openings as of 8/11/2026

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

K-5 Multilingual/ESL Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching

Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves - paid sick, and personal days provided

D97 Ideal Team Member Profile

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

About the Role:

The Teacher position supports student learning by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom dynamics; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress

• Applying Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
• Knowing and Valuing Students
• Setting Instructional Outcomes
• Using Resources Efficiently
• Planning Coherent Instruction
• Knowing and Valuing Students
• Designing and Analyzing Assessments

LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

• Cultivating Respectful and Affe
• Fostering a Culture for Learning
• Supporting Positive Behavior
• Organizing Spaces for Learning

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

• Communicating About Purpose and Content
• Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
• Engaging Students in Learning
• Using Assessment for Learning
• Responding Flexibly to Student Needs

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engaging in Reflective Practice
• Documenting Student Progress
• Engaging Families and Communities
• Contributing to School Community and Culture
• Growing and Developing Professionally
• Acting in Service of Students

Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Design and implement effective ESL curriculum, lessons, and activities that align with state standards and cater to the language proficiency levels
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of English language learners, considering various learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Develop and administer assessments to evaluate students' language proficiency and monitor their progress. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Familiarity with district policies and procedures related to curriculum coordination and instructional support.
• Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software.
• Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs.
• Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals.
• Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others.
• Accurate analysis of situations and adoption of effective courses of action.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently.
• Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

Candidate

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education, ESL, or a related field (Transitional Bilingual endorsement accepted).
• Valid PEL with ESL endorsement.
• Preferred previous experience working with elementary and/or middle school students,…