ESL Teacher

About the role

This is a full time 1.0 FTE position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings to determine student eligibility in program.
• Review and interpret results.
• Schedule, plan and instruct students on District and state approved curriculum in classroom and in small groups.
• Modify, adapt and implement lessons and curriculum to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of English language proficiency.
• Create and conduct assessments to evaluate progress.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Meet regularly with other grade level or departmental Teachers and support Teachers to plan, accommodate, implement and assess lessons and progress.
• Consult, provide advice and in-service to staff on issues relating to ML.
• Participate on various building and District teams or committees.
• Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth.
• Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Maintain accurate and current records required by state and federal requirements.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment.
• Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A valid Illinois Professional Educator License with secondary endorsements in: English as a Second Language (ESL).

Pay

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Position start date: August 2026.

Benefits

Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030

Working Conditions

Middle School.