Certified Teacher - ESL/ Bilingual-Telugu

Job title: Certified Teacher - ESL/ Bilingual-Telugu in McLean County, IL at McLean County Unit District No. 5 Company: McLean County Unit District No. 5 Job description: Elementary School Teaching/ESL

• Date Posted:

4/22/2025

• Location:

Benjamin Elementary School

• Date Available:

August 2025

• Closing Date:

Until FilledJOB DESCRIPTION McLean County Unit District No. 5Position Title: Certified Teacher - ESL/ Bilingual-Telugu Location: Benjamin Elementary Department: Building Personnel Reports to: Building Principal FLSA Class: Exempt FTE: 1.0SUMMARYThis supplemental position provides content and language instruction to newcomer students as well as long-term multilingual learners. This position performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a multi-age classroom setting.DUTIESTeaches culturally responsive, rigorous, and language scaffolded curriculum.Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.Challenges deficit thinking as an advocate for multilingual learners through actions and in conversations.Designs coherent instruction, employing a variety of instructional techniques and technology to meet the instructional and linguistic needs of individual students.Seeks out opportunities to include culturally relevant strategies and to identify unique funds of knowledge of immigrant students and their families.Creates a welcoming and supportive classroom environment in both the self-contained and co- taught setting.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.Shows care and concern for the physical and mental well-being of pupils by conducting restorative circles and utilizing other social and emotional learning practices.Accepts the responsibility for the conduct and behavior of pupils whenever the students are under the school’s jurisdiction.Cooperates and works in conjunction with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.Attends staff meetings, accepts committee appointments and the responsibility for working with other staff members on projects concerned with the improvement of the total school program.Assists in the selection of culturally and linguistically appropriate books, equipment, and other instructional materials.Ensures that instructional materials are utilized effectively for learning purposes.Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students including utilizing standards based grading practices.Cooperates with agencies toward the development of friendly and intelligent school-community relations.Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, ?seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.Effective use of formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate strengths and areas of improvement for classes, small groups, and individuals keeping accurate and complete records.Participates in data days, the MTSS team, and the evaluation team to advocate for the unique learning experiences and needs of multilingual learners.Perform all other duties reasonably related to the position as may be assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Multilingual Services.QUALIFICATIONSMust possess an Illinois Professional Educator License properly endorsed.Must be familiar with the use of computers and how to engage students through technology utilizing Google.Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions in English as well asTelugu.Ability to communicate in English and Telugu with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.COMPENSATIONFully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available.Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2025-2026 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $41,804- $51,669 and is based on Education and Certified Teaching experience. For candidates with a Master's Degree, the range is $46,820-$60,197 and is based on Education and Certified Teaching experience.APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply Online atINTERNAL CANDIDATES WISHING TO TRANSFER SHOULD APPLY ONLINE USING THE INTERNAL APPLICATION Expected salary: $41804 - 51669 per year Location: McLean County, IL Apply for the job now! Apply for this job