Dual Language Teacher – English

Dual Language Teacher - English

Position

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ ESL
• Date Posted: 12/5/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

In collaboration with a partner teacher, the dual language teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction in the target language that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The dual language teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The dual language teacher maintains regular communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the instructional program and student progress.

One fourth grade Dual Language (English) teacher position is available for the  school year.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the core purposes of the dual language immersion program by promoting:
  • Bilingualism and biliteracy.
  • The pursuit of high academic achievement in English and Spanish; and
  • The development of students’ knowledge of their own culture and the cultures of the world.
• Collaborates regularly with the partner teacher to:
  • Plan for instruction and develop curricula.
  • Create common assessments and writing rubrics.
  • Plan cultural events and experiences; and
  • Analyze oral language assessments in English and Spanish.
• Develops lesson plans that demonstrate a knowledge of the important concepts and skills in a particular content area, as identified in the district’s curriculum.
• Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student learning.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes; and
  • Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by:
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures.
  • Guiding instructional groups; and
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Manages classroom behavior by:
  • Communicating clear expectations for student conduct.
  • Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times; and
  • Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Enhances the learning environment by:
  • Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities; and
  • Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.
• Uses questioning and discussion strategies during instruction to:
  • Engage students in critical thinking and reflection.
  • Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments.
  • Challenge students to explain their thinking.
  • Strengthen students’ ability to develop their own questions; and
  • Assess student understanding.
• Engages students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, providing students with opportunities to:
  • Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
  • Develop skills that will enable them to communicate bilingually.
  • Develop proficiency in all core content areas in English; and
  • Reflect on what they have learned.
• Instructs students in English using strategies conducive to dual language immersion such as:
  • Targeted language; and
  • Cooperative learning.
• Reflects on instructional practices to improve teaching and student learning.
• Communicates frequently with families providing information about:
  • The instruction and learning that are taking place in the classroom.
  • The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
  • How families can participate in their students’ learning.

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in elementary and/or self-contained general education, and ESL required.
• Strong knowledge of the WIDA standards and instructional best practices in language, literacy, and mathematics.
• Must possess familiarity with second language acquisition pedagogy.
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications and the ability to incorporate technology as a means of…