EL Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ESL

Date Posted:
3/12/2026

Location:
Pleasantdale Elementary School in La Grange

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
When Filled

JOB TITLE:

EL Teacher
JOB GOAL:
Provide instruction to students determined to be English Learners; monitor and ensure students progress.

REPORTS TO:

Administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsements.
Read, write and communicate orally in English
Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General
Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.

Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.

Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.

Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.

Maintain stakeholder satisfaction.

Work independently and exercise good judgment.

Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.

Utilize effective problem solving processes.

Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor.

Specific

Administer and analyze identification screeners that determine a student's eligibility for language learning services

Administer mandated English language proficiency assessments annually in accordance with state and district requirements

Monitor students' language development

Track ELP data for reporting purposes

Collaborate with school and district teams around identification and assessment practice

Co-plan with colleagues for instruction and assessment

Differentiate instruction for different language proficiency levels

Develop instructional approaches rooted in best practices of Culturally Responsive Instruction, Culturally Relevant Instruction, and Culturally Sustainable Pedagogy

Provide academic language instruction that gives students access to grade-level content

Collaborate with grade-level teachers to plan, differentiate, and scaffold instruction

Serve as a resource to the building and district for English language concerns

Communicate with multilingual families in their home language, sharing outreach strategies with colleagues to increase their own capacity for communication with families

Support family engagement around school events and initiatives

Connect with stakeholders in ELL families' communities, such as community organizations and religious institutions

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. An employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

EVALUATION:
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, twice annually, or at least every two years in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the district.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract, salary, and benefits as established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.