Bilingual Preschool Teacher - 2025-26SY

TITLE:                              BILINGUAL TEACHER/FACILITATOR
 
QUALIFICATIONS:       Valid Illinois teacher certificate.
                                           Meets qualifications for Provisional ESL Certificate.
                                           Bi-linqual Certification
                                           Ability to work with diverse populations.
                                           Possesses a valid Illinois driver’s license.
                                           Ability to communicate effectively.           
 
REPORTS TO:                Director of Pupil Personnel Services

 
JOB GOAL:
To develop, implement and coordinate a district-wide program for identified bilingual students.
 
Performance Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains state and federal guidelines for Bilingual Transition Programs;
• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;
• Assists administration in implementing district policies and procedures;
• Serves as a liaison to parents for language assistance;
• Serve as a liaison for non-English speaking community members in education-related issues;
• Assesses student progress and adjusts program or instructional techniques to maximize student achievement;
• Meets and instructs students in both English and Spanish;
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as necessary;
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities;
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals;
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, projects;
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media;
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;
• Maintains a safe environment for students and staff;
• Performs all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      200 days (9 ½ months).  Salary and benefits per FEA contract.
 
EVALUATION:                              Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.
 
SALARY RANGE:                         Salary and benefits per FEA contract.
 
This job description has been reviewed with job specific BFOQ’s and in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.