Start Date
08/07/2025
Position Areas
Elementary
Description
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher at PH Miller School for the 2025-26 School Year
Job Goals:
The Bilingual Teacher provides specialized instruction for the purpose/s of developing the students' ability to effectively perform courses of study (Spanish or English as appropriate) and acquire the English language.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Performs those activities listed in the district's classroom teacher job description as appropriate and applicable.
2. Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English and in native language of students in the Core Curriculum Content Standards, Illinois Leaming Standards, Spanish Language Arts Standards (as appropriate), and Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards (IELPS). Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district's instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.
3. Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program.
4. Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student's progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth and progress.
5. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
6. Facilitates frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating: conferences; written communication; parent trainings and other meetings/events; and administrative support for childcare, interpreting, translations, etc.
7. Attends professional English Language Acquisition meetings as well as serves on building or district committees, and attends staff meetings as may be requested or as established by school policy.
8. Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the education of bilingual education students. Advocates for the program needs that are required to meet the learning needs of bilingual students.
9. Performs such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, principal or established by the School Code.
2. Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English and in native language of students in the Core Curriculum Content Standards, Illinois Leaming Standards, Spanish Language Arts Standards (as appropriate), and Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards (IELPS). Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district's instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.
3. Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program.
4. Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student's progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth and progress.
5. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
6. Facilitates frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating: conferences; written communication; parent trainings and other meetings/events; and administrative support for childcare, interpreting, translations, etc.
7. Attends professional English Language Acquisition meetings as well as serves on building or district committees, and attends staff meetings as may be requested or as established by school policy.
8. Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the education of bilingual education students. Advocates for the program needs that are required to meet the learning needs of bilingual students.
9. Performs such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, principal or established by the School Code.
Qualifications:
1. Valid State of Illinois Teaching Certificate
2. Endorsement or approval in bilingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL), or Type 29 Certificate
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English and in the selected native language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition.
2. Endorsement or approval in bilingual education and English as a Second Language (ESL), or Type 29 Certificate
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English and in the selected native language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to English language acquisition.
For further information please contact Laurel Mateyka, Principal, at lmateyka@plano88.org.
Compensation: Based on District 88's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
District Mission Statement:
The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.
District Vision Statement:
Students – Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.
Families & Community – Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.
Educators – Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.
Online application required. In order to be considered for this opening, applicant must go to "View Postings" and apply for the specific Job ID number. To complete the online application process, applicants must also attach cover letter and resume. Optional attachments include credentials, letters of recommendation, certificates, transcripts, etc.
Visit the district website at www.plano88.org