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Elementary School Dual Language Teachers (Anticipated 26/27 SY)

@ Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47
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Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:planning lessons, teaching bilingual, assessing progress
Requirements Summary:Teach and assess all curricular areas in English and Spanish; administer ELL assessments; collaborate on curriculum; maintain records; promote bilingual program features.
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    Elementary School Dual Language Teachers (Anticipated 26/27 SY) JobID: 6470
  • Position Type:
      Dual Language/Bilingual/ELL Teaching

  • Date Posted:
      1/9/2026

  • Location:
      Elementary Schools

  • Date Available:
      26/27 SY

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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    Crystal Lake School District 47 is preparing for upcoming openings for Elementary School Dual Language (Spanish/English) Teachers, beginning the 2026-2027 school year. The goals of this position are to deliver the curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners while using a variety of measures for assessments. Candidates will teach in a two-way immersion classroom.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
    • Be able to teach each lesson in Spanish or English, depending on the grade level and language allocation
    • Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
    • Use best practice for first and second language learners
    • Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students’ needs
    • Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
    • Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
    • Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
    • Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
    • Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, PARCC, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
    • Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
    • Be able to translate between languages both orally and in written form
    • Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
    • Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.
    • Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district’s policies for continued university study
     
    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  
    • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator
    • Endorsement(s):
      • Elementary Education (K-9) or;
      • Early Childhood Education (Birth – 3rd);
      • Bilingual Education Teacher – Spanish;
    • Be fluent and literate in English and Spanish
    • Be knowledgeable of elementary curriculum as well as second language acquisition
    • Promote the dual language program and its philosophies
     
    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:  
    • Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, organization and maintain a positive attitude
    • Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
    • High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

    Please Include:   3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
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