Need Certified Teacher - 3rd and 4th Grade - Spanish or ESL Endorsement Preferred in McLean County, IL

Job title: Certified Teacher - 3rd and 4th Grade - Spanish or ESL Endorsement Preferred
Company: McLean County Unit District No. 5
Job description: Elementary School Teaching/K - 5

• Date Posted:

8/18/2023

• Location:

Cedar Ridge Elementary School

• Date Available:

August 2023

• Closing Date:

Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION
McLean County Unit District No. 5

Position Title: Certified Teacher - 3rd and 4th Grade - Spanish or ESL Endorsement Preferred
Location: Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Department: Building Personnel
Reports to: Building Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
FTE: 1.0

SUMMARY This supplemental position provides content and language instruction to newcomer students as well as long-term multilingual learners. This position performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a multi-age classroom setting.

DUTIES * Teaches culturally responsive, rigorous, and language scaffolded curriculum.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Challenges deficit thinking as an advocate for multilingual learners through actions and in conversations.
• Designs coherent instruction, employing a variety of instructional techniques and technology to meet the instructional and linguistic needs of individual students.
• Seeks out opportunities to include culturally relevant strategies and to identify unique funds of knowledge of immigrant students and their families.
• Creates a welcoming and supportive classroom environment in both the self-contained and co- taught setting.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
• Shows care and concern for the physical and mental well-being of pupils by conducting restorative circles and utilizing other social and emotional learning practices.
• Accepts the responsibility for the conduct and behavior of pupils whenever the students are under the school's jurisdiction.
• Cooperates and works in conjunction with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Attends staff meetings, accepts committee appointments and the responsibility for working with other staff members on projects concerned with the improvement of the total school program.
• Assists in the selection of culturally and linguistically appropriate books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Ensures that instructional materials are utilized effectively for learning purposes.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students including utilizing standards based grading practices.
• Cooperates with agencies toward the development of friendly and intelligent school-community relations.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, ?seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Effective use of formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate strengths and areas of improvement for classes, small groups, and individuals keeping accurate and complete records.
• Participates in data days, the MTSS team, and the evaluation team to advocate for the unique learning experiences and needs of multilingual learners.
• Perform all other duties reasonably related to the position as may be assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Multilingual Services.

QUALIFICATIONS * Must possess an Illinois Professional Educator License properly endorsed.

• Spanish and/or ESL Endorsement Preferred
• Must be familiar with the use of computers and how to engage students through technology utilizing Google.
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions in English as well as Spanish.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

COMPENSATION

Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available
Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2023-2024 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $39,124 - $54,304 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $43,819 - $64,946 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Expected salary: $39124 per year
Location: McLean County, IL Apply Now