Closing Date:
Until Filled JOB OVERVIEW:
Provide specialized service and support to students for the purpose/s of developing the students’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content and Illinois State Standards
• Design specific learning plan for each assigned student in the bilingual program and ensure that the education program is consistent with the total educational philosophy of the district
• Administer tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ language ability
• Assess students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc. in the bilingual program for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration
• Develop and deliver lesson plans utilizing appropriate instructional techniques
• Design specific learning plans for each assigned student with the anticipated goal of student success in the mainstream classroom

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Letters of application
• Recommendations and/or references
• Ability to work as a team member and previous experience with elementary age children is preferred
• Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, a valid Illinois Elementary Teaching Certificate, an ELL endorsement is required
• Applicants with a Reading Specialist endorsement are preferred
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate Highly Qualified status per No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
• Past experience teaching the specific class will be considered first. If no previous teaching experience in the specific class, recent coursework or student teaching in the subject will be considered.
• The ability to speak a foreign language is required

EVALUATION: As per current collective bargaining agreement
Salary: As per current teacher salary schedule