Spanish Immersion Teacher
Revised: March 2025
Perm/contract: SY26 | Department: Core Instruction (Multilingual) |
Primary Reporting Location: Lincoln Elementary School | Level: Elementary |
Salary: In accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement | Date Available: SY25-26 |
Benefits: Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available Leaves: Paid sick, and personal days provided Pre-Tax Retirement Plans (e.g. 403b available) | |
Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
Champions the vision of the school district
Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About This Role
District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic full-time Spanish Immersion Teacher to join our team. The Spanish Immersion Teacher is responsible for delivering instruction in Spanish and English across core content areas as part of a Spanish immersion program. The teacher fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and multicultural competence while maintaining high academic expectations that are rooted in grade level and language development standards. The job of the teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an instructional leader with the specific responsibility of supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom dynamics; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress in support of the district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Essential Role Responsibilities:
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Applying Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
Knowing and Valuing Students
Setting Instructional Outcomes
Using Resources Efficiently
Planning Coherent Instruction
Knowing and Valuing Students
Designing and Analyzing Assessments
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Cultivating Respectful and Affirming Environments
Fostering a Culture for Learning
Maintaining Purposeful Environments
Supporting Positive Behavior
Organizing Spaces for Learning
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Communicating About Purpose and Content
Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Engaging Students in Learning
Using Assessment for Learning
Responding Flexibly to Student Needs
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Engaging in Reflective Practice
Documenting Student Progress
Engaging Families and Communities
Contributing to School Community and Culture
Growing and Developing Professionally
Acting in Service of Students
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Teaching Spanish Classes based on C3 Framework:
Engage students in challenging content through well-designed inquiry-based learning activities that require complex thinking while providing multiple opportunities for students to become civically engaged, socially responsible, culturally aware, and financially literate.
Design and implement effective Spanish curriculum, lessons, and activities aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for Spanish.
Utilize current and emerging technologies as learning/teaching resources.
Individualized Instruction: Provide differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of our learners, considering various learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Develop and administer assessments to evaluate students' proficiency and monitor their progress. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to create a cohesive and integrated educational experience for all students.
Parent and Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships with parents and the community by communicating effectively about students' progress, organizing parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events.
Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.
Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in education, attend professional development opportunities, and actively engage in ongoing learning to enhance teaching skills.
Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment that promotes a love for learning, mutual respect, and collaboration.
Education, Credentials and/or Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Bilingual Endorsement is Required
Valid PEL with appropriate endorsements.
Preferred previous experience working with middle school students
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position may require indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
