ESL Teacher

ESL HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER (SPANISH)

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

High School Teacher

RESPONSIBLE TO:

High School Principal

SUMMARY:

Instruct students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employed per teacher contract.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide English language instruction to Spanish-speaking ELL students in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards.

2. Develop lesson plans tailored to students' language proficiency levels and academic needs.

3. Collaborate with classroom teachers, support staff, and families to support student learning and integration.

4. Support students in both individual and small group settings.

5. Participate in professional development opportunities and team meetings as needed.

EVALUATION:

Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and provisions established through the collective bargaining process.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Education

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with ESL or English as a new Language endorsement.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in everyday situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30 pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000