EEO Statement
The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural school community that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:    

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Middle School Science Endorsement
• 2 years of previous experience teaching and/or coursework in an assignment within the last 3 years
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding, and skill in the Science concepts and instructional best practices
• Endorsement in Bilingual Education or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and PowerSchool Experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Native Spanish Speaker preferred

 
Responsibilities:

• Implement the district's curricula and instructional practices that align with the Board of Education standards
• Follow the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education and the Illinois School Code
• Full fluency and literacy in both the English and Spanish languages
• Ability to teach science in both Spanish & English
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Dual Language Immersion program
• Able to develop and maintain knowledge of language immersion models and curriculum
• Engage in continuous professional development designed to improve instruction
• Actively participate in the implementation of the district's mission and strategic plan and the school's site plan
• Work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Create an effective and attractive learning environment for students
• Communicate regularly with parents and work cooperatively with parents for the best interests of the student
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and provide both individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Maintain an effective learning atmosphere that promotes standards and behavior appropriate to the students' grade level
• Regularly evaluate pupils' academic and social personal growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Identify student needs and work with other employees to help solve student health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities
• Select and requisition books and instructional aides while maintaining required inventory records
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned workday
• Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program
• Participate in curriculum development programs, staff committees, and sponsorship of student activities as required
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,s and facilities
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned by the School Principal

Application Procedure
Online applications only, please.