Bilingual Teacher

**POSITION**: Bilingual / ELL Education Classroom Teacher
**POSITION GUIDE**:
Certified Personnel
9 Months
Bargaining Unit Position

Non - Exempt

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION**:
1. State of Illinois Professional Educator License with

a. Self-Contained General Education and/or required Endorsement for Grade Level
b. Bilingual Endorsement and/or Educator License with Stipulations (Bilingual)
2. Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, academic competence, public and community relations.
3. Fluency in the language of the target population as well as in English.
4. An understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity.
5. The familiarity of Bilingual and ESL coursework, and curricula.
6. Competent in “Best Practice” teaching methodology.

**REPORTS TO**:
Building Principal
Assistant Principal
Program Coordinator-ELL
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

**RELATES TO**:
District Administrators
Special Education Coordinators
Other faculty and staff
Parents
PTA, B-PAC and Community Groups

**Special Note**:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Implement the Bilingual Education program according to state guidelines in the classroom within the objectives and policy structure of the district.
2. Direct and supervise the conduct of all students assigned in the classroom.
3. To implement all district policies as they relate to the classroom.
4. Instruct students in their native language and culture as well as in English.
5. Inspire and motivate students to achieve their potential in the learning of new skills and to absorb knowledge.
6. Encourage each child and help them to develop a sense of worth, dignity, and purpose, with an emphasis on bilingualism and biculturalism as particular educational assets.
7. Guarantee every student shall receive an equal opportunity for an education.
8. Teach English Language Arts, social science, mathematics, science, health (art, music, and P.E. when applicable) to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of School Inspectors, and other appropriate learning activities.
9. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
10. Use a variety of instructional strategies to present material to students.
11. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
12. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
13. Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare reports as needed and required.
14. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
15. Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping a student solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
16. To seek assistance from or through the building principal or other support personnel to improve the instructional program or to solve specific problems.
17. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
18. Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development opportunities.
19. Requisition instructional materials and supplies as required.
20. Attend all meetings as required such as faculty, bilingual department, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
21. Prepare for, conduct, and attend parent-teacher conferences as required.
22. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
23. Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing protocols.
24. Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
25. Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

**SUPERVISORY ROLE**:
Students assigned to the classroom.
Paraprofessional (if applicable)
Student Teacher
Volunteers
Hallway, lavatory, playground, bus, etc. as directed.

**COMMUNICATION SKILLS**:
1. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
3. Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
5. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
6. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**:
1. Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.
**REASONING ABILITY**:
1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished