Bilingual Teacher - Spanish

Position Type:ELL/ELL Date Posted:4/22/2026 Location:Antioch School District 34 Date Available:26/27 Closing Date:TBD POSITION SUMMARY: The Bilingual Spanish teacher position would provide direct classroom instruction to Spanish-speaking students in Spanish and English in a self-contained classroom.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in elementary educationEL endorsementBilingual (Spanish) endorsementESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTBE: The Transitional Bilingual Education program provides (1) courses or subjects which a child is required by law to receive and which are required by the child's school district which shall be given in the native language of the children of limited English speaking ability who are enrolled in the program and also in English, (2) in the reading and writing of the native language of the children of limited English speaking ability who are enrolled in the program and in the oral comprehension, speaking, reading and writing of English, and (3) in the history and culture of the country, territory or geographic area which is the native land of the parents of children of limited English speaking ability who are enrolled in the program and in the history and culture of the United States. (Source: P.A. 95 793, eff. 1 1 09.) Plan, prepare, and implement linguistically appropriate lessons in accordance with district resources, alignment with State standards, WIDA ELD Standards, and Antioch CCSD 34's philosophy and objectives. Lessons may be in Spanish or English depending on student need. Employs a variety of instructional methods/techniques and materials to differentiate learning activities for students at all language levels.Create a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and culturally responsive to students needsEncourage cooperative social behavior through games and activitiesActively engage in all data-related meetings including weekly student learning team (SLT) meetings. Assist with creative problem-solving as needed to support linguistic needs.Attend weekly professional development meetings and collaborate with team membersPromotes and maintains appropriate student behavior as well as teaching cultural norms when neededParticipates on committees to develop and improve instruction and/or other building-level goals/initiativesActively pursues continual professional growth and is committed to our vision of making our school a place of excellenceMaintains accurate and complete EL records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative directionUtilize technology devices to execute instructional technology to enhance learning in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writingAbility to use diverse instructional strategies and varied methods of assessment to provide differentiated instruction and modifications as neededStrong knowledge of language acquisition, English language proficiency levels, and the Science of ReadingAbility to work collaboratively with grade-level team and school teams to support the needs of ELsDemonstration of strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills with colleagues, parents, and administrationDemonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growthSalary and benefits aligned with AEEA Collective Bargaining Agreement located at: antioch34.comAttachment(s): Job Description _ Bilingual Teacher- Spanish.pdf