Skokie School District 68

The individual considered for this position will collaboratively work with school personnel to design and implement a comprehensive language assistance instructional program with the intention of increasing and strengthening English learners’ (ESL) academic language proficiency in all four language domains and in all content areas. The ESL teacher will have strong skill sets in “best-practice” instructional and assessment methodologies related to teaching and assessing listening, speaking, reading, and writing in students’ second or third language (English). The overarching goal is for this qualified professional is to make the core curriculum and the general education experience accessible and meaningful for all English learners.

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution.
• Valid Professional Educator’s License from the Illinois State Board of Education for middle grades.
• Must hold an ESL endorsement/approval that aligns with the grade level of the Professional Educator License
• Preferred, but not required – Bilingual endorsement/approval or fluency in a second language, in addition to English

• Work Year: 182 Days
• Leave: 12 Sick Days / 2 Personal Days 
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt 
• Retirement: TRS 
• Benefits: Yes 
• Salary: Commensurate with experience ($53,989 - $65,209)