The Specialized Schools include The Academy at Forest View, life, International Newcomer, Vanguard, Early College Center and The Young Adult Program. Each of these schools/programs is designed to meet specific student needs. Our goal is to ensure each student has the skills to reach their full potential and thrive after high school.
The District 214 Specialized Schools seeks professional educators with a strong academic background in their content area(s) and the desire to maximize student learning. Candidates should also be willing to embrace an integrated/interdisciplinary educational philosophy and be enthusiastic about working in collaborative teams. Willingness to assist in the co-curricular program is appreciated.
This position is located at Vanguard School.
World Language – Spanish Teacher – 0.2 FTE
Qualifications:
- State of Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with Senior HS endorsement in Spanish.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach all levels of Spanish, from Spanish I through AP Spanish.
- Willingness and ability to teach students at differing academic levels.
- Demonstrate knowledge in and has experience in the application of culturally responsive teaching practices in the classroom.
- Commitment to working with an interdisciplinary or integrated team: designing, implementing, and refining curriculum.
- Show commitment to coach or sponsor co-curricular activity.
- Readiness to implement a digital curriculum (1:1 iPad instruction)
- Proficiency in the use of instructional and multimedia technologies.
- It is preferred that the candidate be an active member in professional organizations related to world language.
- EL Endorsement preferred, but not mandatory.
- Seeking applicants that can also support coaching and co-curricular openings.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- COVER LETTER
- CURRENT RESUME
- ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
- TRANSCRIPTS
- THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.
Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.
Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.
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