Position Type: Student Services/Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Date Posted: 2/13/2024
Location: Howe Elementary School (High-Needs School)
JOIN BEACH PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEW DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM!!!!
Position Type: Dual Language Teacher
Location: Howe Elementary School
Date Available: 2024-2025 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Licensure:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator
Endorsement(s):
Elementary Education (K-9) or;
Early Childhood Education (Birth - 3rd);
Bilingual Education Teacher - Spanish;
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field.
High level of proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) in Spanish and English
Experience:
Teaching in a bilingual/ESL classroom
Student teaching experience in an elementary and/or bilingual classroom(s)
Knowledge and experience in effective curriculum writing as well as second language acquisition
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Candidate will teach in a two-way immersion classroom.
Responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
Able to teach each lesson in Spanish or English, depending on the grade level and language allocation
Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
Use best practice for first and second language learners
Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students' needs
Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
Be able to translate between languages both orally and in written form
Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.
Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district's policies for continued university study
Other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time teaching position, works a 180-day calendar
SALARY RANGE: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement