Teacher Grade 6 OWDL

Position Type:

Teacher Bilingual/Dual Language Teacher - One Way

Date Posted:

4/26/2025

Location:

Harriet Gifford 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

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.

Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade is preferred.

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 Salary Schedules 2025-2027.pdf

ETA Teacher 2024.pdf