Bilingual; Spanish Teacher - Acres

Bilingual (Spanish) Teacher – Pleasant Acres 2026/27 •

Position Type:
Licensed Bilingual/ESL Teaching / Bilingual Classroom Teacher

Location:

Pleasant Acres Elementary School (Starting date: August 12, 2026)

Salary:
Minimum starting salary $56,250 for 0 years experience with Bachelor's Degree; maximum starting salary $107,890 for 31 years 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).

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum.
• Supervise students in various school settings and monitor student outcomes.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain 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 of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• 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 administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participate in district‑wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Plan and demonstrate practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships between concepts, and instructional practices specific to the discipline.
• Seek knowledge of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs.
• Develop instructional outcomes of appropriate rigor and alignment with Common Core Standards.
• Coordinate knowledge of content, students, and resources to design learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes.
• Plan assessment aligned with instructional outcomes and use results to plan future instruction.
• Maintain a classroom culture of commitment to learning, student engagement, and respectful interactions.
• Ensure classroom safety and accessible learning for all students.
• Communicate instructional purpose clearly and effectively.
• Use high‑quality questions/prompts and engage all students in discussion.
• Provide regular, accurate feedback and assessment to support instruction.
• Modify lessons when needed and respond to student needs.
• Reflect on lessons and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate frequently with families and engage them in instruction.
• Participate in professional development and the professional community.
• Accept and act upon feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
• Adhere to ethical standards and district regulations.
• Supervise students or assist with supervision in teaching and non‑teaching situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Ability to instruct students effectively.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to use web‑based programs, e‑mail, and technology effectively.

• Indoor classroom environment with exposure to student noise, common schoolyard activities, and possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor activities and field trips with exposure to various temperatures and outdoor conditions.