Position Title:
Elementary Spanish Teacher
School Year:
2027-2028
Description:
The District is seeking a qualified Elementary Spanish Teacher to provide engaging Spanish language instruction to students at Johnson School. The teacher will be responsible for developing students' Spanish language proficiency through an immersion-based instructional approach that promotes listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures.
The ideal candidate will create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation, builds confidence, and promotes cultural awareness. This position requires collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and families to support student learning and align instruction with district goals. All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with district policies and state and federal requirements.
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Spanish endorsement appropriate for the assignment
- Strong proficiency in Spanish
- Experience with or knowledge of immersion-based language instruction preferred
- Experience teaching elementary-aged students preferred
- Strong instructional, organizational, and classroom management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop engaging lessons that support diverse learning needs and language proficiency levels
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Spanish language instruction aligned with district curriculum, instructional goals, and applicable learning standards
- Provide immersion-based instruction that develops students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish
- Incorporate interactive instructional strategies, including games, songs, storytelling, and hands-on activities, to support language acquisition
- Assess student progress, provide feedback, and adjust instruction to meet individual learning needs
- Introduce students to Spanish-speaking cultures, traditions, and customs to promote cultural awareness and global understanding
- Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and respectful communication
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and families to support student achievement and strengthen language learning
- Integrate Spanish language instruction with other subject areas and participate in school-wide initiatives as appropriate
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and other required district and school activities
- Maintain accurate student records and comply with district policies and applicable state and federal requirements
- Support the district's educational philosophy, goals, and student achievement initiatives
Requirements:
- Strong Spanish language proficiency and commitment to developing students' language skills
- Ability to engage and motivate elementary-aged students
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment
Physical Demands:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees 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.
Work Year:
As defined by the negotiated teacher contract.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are based on the negotiated teacher contract for the 2027-2028 school year.
2027-2028 Teacher Salary and Benefits