4th Grade Dual Language Long-Term Substitute Teacher
School Year:
2026-2027
Position Dates:
Approximately January 7, 2027, through approximately March 31, 2027 (up to 12 weeks)
Description:
Bensenville School District 2 is seeking a qualified 4th Grade Dual Language Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide high-quality instruction within a dual language classroom setting. This position will begin approximately January 7, 2027, and continue for up to 12 weeks.
The substitute teacher will be responsible for continuing the instructional program established for the classroom, supporting student learning in both English and Spanish, and maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills, establish positive relationships with students, and work collaboratively with grade-level teams, dual language colleagues, support staff, and families to promote student success.
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) appropriate for the assignment
- Bilingual Spanish language proficiency required
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred
- Elementary Education endorsement preferred/required as applicable
- Previous teaching or classroom experience preferred
- Experience in a dual language or bilingual education setting preferred
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging instruction aligned to grade-level standards and established classroom plans
- Provide instruction and support in both English and Spanish in accordance with the District's dual language program model
- Support and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Monitor and assess student progress
- Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment
- Implement classroom routines, procedures, and expectations
- Collaborate with grade-level and dual language colleagues, support staff, and administration
- Communicate appropriately with students, families, and staff
- Maintain accurate student records and complete required documentation
- Participate in professional development, meetings, and school activities as appropriate
- Support the District's educational philosophy, goals, and student achievement initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Commitment to student-centered instructional practices
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
- Ability to maintain a professional and supportive classroom environment
- Ability to effectively support instruction within a dual language classroom
Physical Demands:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees and students of the District
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, diagram, or oral form
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms
- Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Compensation:
$250 per day
This is a long-term substitute position beginning approximately January 7, 2027, and continuing for up to 12 weeks.