Spanish Teacher (2082)

This position begins with the 2026-2027 school year.Reports to: Building Principals at Ridgeview Elementary and Wilder-Waite Elementary SchoolsPosition ObjectiveThe teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. The teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving.Essential Functions:Planning and PreparationDemonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogyDemonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needsSets instructional outcomes as goals that can been assessedDemonstrates knowledge of resourcesDesigns coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structureDesigns student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomesThe Classroom EnvironmentCreates an environment of respect and rapportEstablishes a culture for learningManages classroom proceduresManages student behavior by setting clear standards of conductEstablishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all studentsInstructionCommunication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicatedUses questions that reflect high expectationsEngages students in their learningUses assessment to guide instructionDemonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instructionProfessional ResponsibilitiesUses reflection to improve instructionMaintains accurate recordsCommunicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional programParticipates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district eventsActively pursues professional development opportunitiesDisplays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleaguesAdheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetingsAdditional Functions:* Other duties as assignedQualifications:* State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required* K-12 licensure and appropriate endorsements preferred