Bilingual Teacher (PreK-3)

About the role

Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for instruction, specialized services and support to students for the purposes of developing the students’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language, discipline of all students in assigned classes, and performs related duties as required. Primary Location: West Side-3740 West 31st Street (Joseph E Gary School).

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning: providing lesson plans and preparation for each assigned student in accordance with instructional program objectives, CPS policies, Illinois Learning Standards, and state/federal law.
• Administering tests and language assessments to evaluate students’ language ability.
• Assessing students’ progress, expectations, and goals in the bilingual program; developing and delivering lesson plans that utilize appropriate instructional techniques to enable limited English proficient students to overcome barriers to equal participation.
• Establishing positive learning expectation standards; evaluating progress and maintaining accurate records of students’ achievements.
• Implementing instructional methods: applying contemporary learning theory and teaching methodology, using available instructional materials, participating in development of new teaching techniques, providing bulletin boards and interest areas reflective of students’ work.
• Exhibiting and applying knowledge of curriculum content related to subject areas and instructional level.
• Participating in programs to improve student attendance.
• Promoting anti‑vandalism programs in schools.
• Establishing and maintaining responsible rules of conduct within classroom and on school grounds (playgrounds, corridors, lunchrooms) consistent with CPS Uniform Discipline Code.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and seating charts; encouraging student growth in self‑discipline and positive self‑concept.
• Ensuring fairness in teacher‑student relationships; exhibiting understanding and respect for students.
• Initiating appropriate conferences with parents, guardians, administrators, and/or ancillary personnel per school procedures.
• Communicating with parents/guardians and counseling students on academic progress, attendance, and conduct.
• Participating in in‑service and professional staff meetings; using pertinent information and materials.
• May coordinate and attend class field trips.
• May work in extra‑curricular and after‑school activities.
• Utilizing appropriate community resources.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Successful completion of all student teaching requirements and all course work needed to obtain the appropriate teaching license(s) from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Licensure: Must possess an Illinois State Board of Education issued educator license with a bilingual endorsement for the grade level being taught.
• Knowledge: Subject matter consistent with state certification; contemporary principles and practices of teaching; classroom and behavior management techniques.
• Abilities: Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs; cooperate with faculty and administration to develop an articulated instructional program; work effectively with students, parents, guardians, staff, and community representatives; understand physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns of students.
• Skills: Application of contemporary teaching principles; good oral and written communication; good interpersonal skills; exercising sound professional judgment.
• Physical Requirements: Light work – exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, or negligible force constantly; ability to stoop occasionally, reach frequently, handle objects occasionally, talk and hear constantly, frequent near visual acuity, occasional far visual acuity.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical plan options, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health & EAP, employee wellness program.
• Financial Security: Basic life insurance, life and disability insurance, pension plans, supplemental retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), spot pet insurance.
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leaves, short‑term disability, religious holidays leaves.

Pay

Salary range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39.