2nd Grade Bilingual; Spanish Teacher - Acres

2nd Grade Bilingual (Spanish) Teacher – Pleasant Acres Elementary School, 2026‑27 (Job )

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

Starting date:
August 12, 2026

Minimum Starting Salary: 0 Years of experience with Bachelor's Degree $56,250.00

Maximum Starting Salary: 31 Years of experience with Master's Degree plus 60 additional hours $

• Must be licensed and hold an Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Grade Level Teacher will plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• 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 and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Provide written feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non-instructional purposes.
• Manage classroom organization.
• Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participate in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents, colleagues, administration and all other members of the educational community.
• Ability to instruct students effectively and capably.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to use web-based programs, e-mail, and technology (laptop, Smart board, etc.) effectively.

• Indoor classrooms/School, exposure to student noise, lawn mowing, music, odors of food, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips; exposure to temperatures (hot warm, cool, cold), and exposure to mowed grass.