High School Summer School ESL Math Teacher

(Credit recovery Math for language learners is usually Foundations, Math 1 or Math 2)

Program Dates

Mandatory training day for summer school staff on Friday, May 29th. Summer school is in session 6/01/2026-6/25/2026, Monday through Thursday.

Staff Hours

8:45 am - 1:15 pm

Hourly rate of pay

$52.75/hr - Summer School Teaching

$42.35 - Mandatory Training on May 29, 2026

Special requirements

• Please note that only candidates who are available to work the entire program will be considered.

Licensure, certification, and other requirements

• Illinois Professional Educator License with HS endorsements registered in Lake County
• ESL endorsement or approval; bilingual endorsement or approval preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge about language development, communication theory, and first and second language acquisition, including literacy development.
• ESL and bilingual education principles, including content instruction through English and/or a non-English language and cross-linguistic connections.
• Structure of English and, when applicable, the partner language.
• Cultural, social, political, and cognitive factors influencing language learning and student achievement.
• Curriculum standards (including Illinois Learning Standards), assessment mandates, program models, and policies for ENL learners.
• The relationship between bilingual proficiency, academic success, and life/career readiness.
• Ability to understand the impact of disabilities, prior experiences, and diversity on learning for students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Design inclusive, culturally responsive instruction aligned with standards, learning theory, and students’ linguistic and cultural assets.
• Develop and adjust short- and long-range plans based on assessment data, language proficiency, and learner needs.
• Use varied instructional strategies, materials, technology, and assessments to support content and language development in one or more languages.
• Promote literacy, critical thinking, and knowledge construction across disciplines.
• Apply students’ native language strategically to advance learning (bilingual settings).
• Maintain professional standards, provide leadership, and collaborate effectively with diverse students, families, and colleagues.

Essential Functions

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Design and deliver culturally responsive, standards-based instruction integrating content learning, English proficiency, and bilingual development.
• Create meaningful learning experiences that promote critical thinking, collaboration, cross-language transfer, and real-world application.
• Establish high expectations and support students’ adaptation while affirming their cultural identities.
• Evaluate and select inclusive, accurate, and appropriate instructional materials and resources.
• Use formal and informal assessments to monitor progress, diagnose needs, and guide instruction.
• Adapt teaching based on students’ language proficiency, prior knowledge, educational background, and exceptional needs.
• Ensure proper identification, placement, and equitable services for ENL learners.
• Build inclusive classroom communities that foster respect, motivation, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
• Promote effective written, verbal, and visual communication in English and, when applicable, a partner language.
• Use varied strategies to make content comprehensible, lower anxiety, and facilitate discussion.
• Mediate cross-cultural conflict and model culturally responsive communication.
• Foster strong home–school partnerships and empower families to advocate for their children.
• Communicate educational goals and student progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with professionals, agencies, and community organizations to support ENL learners.
• Provide leadership and advocacy to improve programs, policies, and practices for ENL students.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and contribute to the advancement of ENL education.