Position Type: Teacher Bilingual/Dual Language Teacher - One Way

Date Posted: 4/26/2025

Location: Hillcrest Elementary

Date Available: 08/06/2025

Closing Date: Until Filled Position / Title: Dual Language- One Way Teacher Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Multilingual Calendar Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal JD Revision Date: 06/06/2023 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students. Job Duties / Responsibilities • Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students. • Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds. • Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback. • Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate. • Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students. • Implements school improvement plans and strategies. • Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration. • Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents. • Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential. • Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required. • Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies. • Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program. • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy. • Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner. • Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff. Education • Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university. • Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish endorsement; OR JOB DESCRIPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 HUMAN RESOURCES 2/22/2023 HR-STF-F009 Page 2 of 2 Retention: Indefinitely • Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE) endorsement in Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish. • Bicultural awareness of both Spanish-speaking countries and mainstream English-speaking community. Experience / Knowledge • Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English skills. • Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014). • Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions. • Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring. o Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade is preferred. o Preferable recent experience in the sought position. Physical Demands • Requires prolonged sitting or standing. • Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. • Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Terms of Employment • This is a 9-month position. • Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Attachment(s): ETA Benefits Sheet 2024.pdf ETA Salary Schedules 2025-2027.pdf