English Language Development Teacher

About the role

The English Language Development Teacher at McHenry Middle School is responsible for implementing instructional programs that align with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives. This position requires a current and valid Illinois ESL endorsement, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and the capacity to adjust lessons based on student progress.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives.
• Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
• Creates and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals. Uses the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, develop individual learning plans, and plan instructional groups.
• Maintains accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
• Affirms student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration throughout the learning process.
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons and communicating these objectives to all students.
• Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Understands various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of students.
• Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and possesses a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.
• Performs such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

Requirements

• Current and Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Current and Valid Illinois ESL Endorsement
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in education or a related field, and a minimum of two years of teaching experience in an educational setting.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Benefits

• Full health insurance program with major medical
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.

Schedule

180 Day - Full Time

Benefits

• Full health insurance program with major medical
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study

Contact Information

Brian Kilinski
Director of Human Resources
McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15
420 N. Front Street
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 779-244-1000
Title IX Coordinator
Contact info: bkilinski@d15.org