Teacher - ELL/Bilingual

ELL/Bilingual Teacher

We are seeking an ELL teacher who is enthusiastic about providing instruction to students. Candidates should be professional educators with a proven track record of serving as a resource to teachers in educating ELL students. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide assistance in the following areas.

• Identify and screen bilingual students for the appropriate placement in a bilingual program.
• Complete the required state and district paperwork on ELL students.
• Monitor the language and academic progress of individual ELL students and provide building administrators with updates
• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers in modifying lessons for ELL students.
• Serve as a communication link between school and home.
• Participate in building teams and identifying the special needs of ELL students.
• Provide training and supervision to aides and volunteers serving ELL students.
• Coordinate/provide building in-service on English Language Learners.
• Provide direct instruction to students.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois teaching certificate with Bilingual Approval or Endorsement preferred.

Reports to:

• Reports directly to the Principal and/or designee.

Terms of Employment:
School calendar as annually adopted by the Board of Education - 180-day school calendar;

Salary and benefits as defined within the teachers' contract and salary schedule.

Start Date:
New Hire Orientation: August 3 and August 4, 2026. Optional Staff Training, but highly encouraged: August 5, 2026 (8 am to 3 pm) and August 6, 2026 (8 am - 2 pm). Teacher Institute: August 17 and August 18, 2026, (8 am-3 pm). First Day of School: August 19, 2026.

Back-to-School Bash - August 6, 2026 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm). This is voluntary, but highly encouraged as an opportunity to connect with students, families, and community partners.

Work hours are 8 am-3 pm, Monday- Friday, except on days when there is a staff meetings, mentoring meetings, or committee meetings, which go until 4 pm. Late hours for P/T conferences, Parent Literacy or Math Nights, and 8th Grade Graduation are required.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,002 - $70,498 per year, dependent on years of experience. The District will give up to 10 years of credit for experience.

**Opportunities are available for After-School Tutoring and Summer School at a rate of $55.00 an hour.

**Potential opportunity for coaching and club sponsors, which are stipend positions per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

**Individuals who provide translation throughout the school will receive a $600.00 stipend per year.

**Individuals with an ESL endorsement receive a one-time stipend of $2000.00.**

Please feel free to contact tdaniels@fsd89.org or epatton@fsd89.org, if you have additional questions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,002.00 - $70,498.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PEL- Bilingual, Transitional Bilingual, or ESL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,002 - $70,498