Job Summary: The Dual Language/Immersion Elementary Classroom Teacher creates a dynamic and engaging learning environment that fosters academic excellence, bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competence. This role requires a dedicated and knowledgeable educator who is committed to implementing district goals, supporting student mastery of grade-level content in both the target language and English, and building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be a culturally responsive and collaborative educator with a deep understanding of dual language/immersion pedagogy.

Job Responsibilities:

Curriculum and Instruction:

• Collaborate with Professional Learning Communities and appropriate school and district-wide staff to provide comprehensive support for all students
• Develop and implement engaging lessons aligned with the District 54 curriculum, and Illinois Learning Standards that integrate content and language objectives in both the target language and English.  
• Deliver high quality differentiated instruction using research based  best practices in Dual Language/Immersion education. 
• Integrate and promote  target language and culture into all aspects of the curriculum and classroom environment. 
• Collect, analyze and evaluate student proficiency based on formal and informal assessment data in order to inform high quality learning opportunities (classroom, district, and state)
• Integrate technology into instruction to enhance student learning

Classroom Management:

• Cultivate a welcoming, engaging and developmentally appropriate classroom community
• Teach, implement and sustain a positive behavior system.
• Differentiate classroom management approaches to meet the unique social and emotional needs of all students.  
• Foster positive peer relationships and individual development of social skills.
• Establish effective management to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. 

Professional Responsibilities:

• Within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), collaborate to plan and implement curriculum, share best practices, and analyze student data to support learning.
• Contribute to the school culture by positively engaging with students, staff and families.
• Participate reflectively in the teacher evaluation process in order to grow capacity as an educator.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Build strong relationships with families to create a supportive home-school partnership.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to district policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by building or district  administration

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional Educator License with Elementary Education (K-9) endorsement
• ESL Endorsement
• Bilingual Endorsement
• Advanced Fluency in the Target Language

Physical Requirements:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel materials. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary:  SEA Salary Schedule, Benefit Information