Temporary Bilingual Teacher (K-8 ESL)

Posted Sep 14, 2026, 11:16:44 AM • Southwest Side-3810 West 81st Place (Charles Gates Dawes School)

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.

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning, including 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 for students; evaluating progress and maintaining current and accurate records of students’ achievements.
• Implementing instructional methods, applying contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology; using available instructional materials; participating in development and implementation of new teaching techniques; providing bulletin board and interest areas reflective of students’ current work.
• Exhibiting and applying knowledge of curriculum content related to subject areas and instructional level.
• Participating in programs to