Dual Language Teacher; Spanish - Kindergarten - SY

Position Details

Position Type:
Dual Language Teacher Kindergarten - Spanish

Location:

Kenneth Murphy Elementary School (High‑Needs School)

Date Available:

School Year

District:
Beach Park School District #3

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License with Stipulations — Transitional Bilingual Educator
• Endorsements:
  Elementary Education (K-9) or Bilingualwyn Education Teacher – English

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field
• Highukk proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) in Spanish and English

• Teaching in a bilingual/ESL classroom
• Student teaching experience in an elementary and/or bilingual classroom(s)
• Knowledge and experience in effective curriculum writing and second‑language acquisition preferred but not required

• Teach in English in a two‑way immersion classroom
• Plan, teach, and assess all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
• Deep understanding of second‑language acquisition; use best practice for first and second
  
  Dire language learners
• Adapt curriculum and language level for individual students’ needs
• Further cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
• Identify student needs and collaborate with professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
• Maintain organized records and prepare bilingual progress reports
• Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural/language sensitivity
• Administer ACCESS for ELLs,回事 MAP, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on grade level
• Effectively communicate with parents in English and Spanish through conferences and
  143 other methods
• Collaborate with grade‑level team and district‑wide dual‑language team to develop curriculum for the dual‑language program
• Participate in curriculum development projects, material selection, and committee work
• Increase professional competence by attending district in‑service, seeking other professional growth opportunities, and following district policies for continued university study
• Other duties as assigned

Full‑time teaching position, 180‑day calendar year

Per the Collective Bargainingورة Agreement