Position Type:
Dual Language/Bilingual/ELL Teaching
Date Posted:
2/5/2026
Location:
Coventry Elementary School
Date Available:
26/27 SY
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a 5th Grade Dual Language (SPANISH/ENGLISH) Teacher. The goals of this position are to deliver the curriculum in both English and Spanish to second language learners while using a variety of measures for assessments. Candidate will teach in a two-way immersion classroom.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
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Be able to teach each lesson in Spanish or English, depending on the grade level and language allocation
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Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
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Use best practice for first and second language learners
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Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students' needs
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Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
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Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
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Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
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Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
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Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, PARCC, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
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Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
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Be able to translate between languages both orally and in written form
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Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
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Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.
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Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district's policies for continued university study
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator
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Endorsement(s):
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Elementary Education (K-9) or;
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Early Childhood Education (Birth 3rd);
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Bilingual Education Teacher Spanish;
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Be fluent and literate in English and Spanish
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Be knowledgeable of elementary curriculum as well as second language acquisition
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Promote the dual language program and its philosophies
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, organization and maintain a positive attitude
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Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
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High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially
Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
Transcripts
Resume
Compensation and benefit information at the Crystal Lake Teachers' Association (CLETA) negotiated agreement hyperlink
https://www.d47.org/departments/human-resources#docaccess-8cd8cbd35f1416d5ba6b363904fe332c
