ESL/Bilingual Teacher (Paternity Leave)

Job Title: High School ESL/Bilingual Teacher (Paternity Leave January - April 2027)
District: Community High School District 218
Summary and Purpose

The ESL Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and rigorous English language and social science instruction to high school students. This teacher works to develop language skills with students who are learning English both through English and social studies courses. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Design and implement standards-based curriculum and daily lesson plans across English levels and social science (geography) in accordance with Illinois Learning Standards and district policies.
Incorporate communicative language strategies to develop students listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Assess student content mastery and English proficiency using a variety of formative and summative tools, providing timely and constructive feedback to foster academic growth.
Create a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that encourages respectful debate, intellectual curiosity, and appreciation for diverse historical and cultural viewpoints.
Collaborate regularly with Multilingual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and student support teams to align curriculum, analyze student performance data, and refine instructional strategies.
Supervise students across all instructional settings, including classrooms, and common school areas.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of attendance, grades, and student academic progress in accordance with district guidelines and deadlines.
Communicate proactively and professionally with parents, guardians, and support staff regarding student performance, progress, and classroom expectations.

Expectations
Attend all required department meetings, schoolwide professional development, institute days, and parent-teacher conferences.
Complete all mandatory annual state and district trainings (e.g., Mandated Reporter, Faith's Law, implicit bias, CPR/AED, etc.) per district policy and Illinois law.

Qualifications
Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Secondary (Grades 9–12) ESL or bilingual endorsement.
Strong content knowledge in English language development and literacy strategies.
Thorough understanding of differentiated instruction, trauma-informed practices, and equitable learning strategies for diverse student populations.
Commitment to continuous professional growth, reflective practice, and the integration of innovative teaching methodologies.

Compliance Language
All employees must adhere to District 218 Board Policy, administrative procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and all relevant Illinois laws, including teacher evaluation protocols under the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) and all state- mandated training requirements.

Salary & Benefits
Placement and step on the licensed staff salary schedule will be determined by educational degree and recognized teaching experience per the CHSD 218/IEA Professional Agreement.
Eligible for full Board-provided employee benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid sick/personal leave, and Teachers' Retirement System [TRS] contributions), subject to contract provisions.
Additional paid stipends are available for co-curricular advising, athletic coaching, and department leadership roles under contract guidelines.