What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER EC BLENDED ELL position at Illinois School District U-46?
- Displays a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, authentic assessment, and second language instructional practices for early learners.
- Plans cohesive instruction following the district, Early Learners and Multilingual and Multicultural Education departments, guidelines that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
- Implements researched-based, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students, as well as, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Creates a classroom environment that facilitates learning and motivates students.
- Effectively communicates with students, colleagues and parents.
- Sets high expectations for student achievement and self-regulation; motivates students to work to their highest potential.
- Implements assessments of student progress defined by program guidelines, maintains individual student portfolios, and communicates progress to students and parents.
- Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
- Collaborates with colleagues and parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
- Assists in the referral of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as needed.
- Works cooperatively with building administration and/or department staff in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
- Participates in required district or state professional development activities.
- Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
- Maintains complete and correct records as required by law, district, and program policy.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from accredited university.
- Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for alternative provisional education (ELS-APE) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for visiting international educator (ELS-VIT) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement.
- ESL endorsement required.
- Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred.
- Early childhood teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS).
- Knowledge of the WIDA Early Language Development Standards for English and Spanish.
- Understanding of second language acquisition.
- Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
- Stooping, bending, reaching and working at a child's level is necessary.
- Frequently outdoors on the playground or occasional walking field trips.
- This is a ten-month position (184 work days). Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
- The starting salary for this position is $60,689.
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JobID: 45152
Position Type:
Teacher Early Learners/Blended
Teacher Early Learners/Blended
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
5/22/2026
Location:
Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary
Date Available:
08/24/2026
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Position / Title: Teacher Early Learners Blended
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: Early Learners
Calendar Days: 184
Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 05/15/2023
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
The Early Childhood Teacher of a blended class will plan for, provide and assess the instruction of preschool-age students who are at risk of future academic failure and/or students with mild to moderate special education needs. Additionally, the teacher will build a working relationship with the family of the preschool child to support them in educating their child. Travel within the district and surrounding communities may be required.
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Salary : $60,689