Position Type:
High School Teaching/ESL/Bilingual Teacher
Date Posted:
3/16/2026
Location:
Romeoville High School
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Bilingual ESL English/Language Arts teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.
JOB SUMMARY: The teacher is responsible to the high school building principals for: planning instructional lessons that meet the English literacy and common core academic needs of students in the bilingual/ESL classroom; creating a classroom environment that is conductive to learning; and employing
Effective instructional techniques tailored to English learners. The high school Bilingual/ESL teacher will teach using district adopted curriculum and researched based instructional practices including sheltered English instruction, cooperative learning, writing & workshop and instructional technology. Lessons and units will be constructed analyzing and responding to formative and summative assessment data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License with High School Bilingual/ESL Endorsements or Educator License with Stipulations (Spanish) and enrolled or willing to enroll upon hiring in courses leading to full bilingual/ESL endorsement
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Language Arts Endorsement Required
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High school English and/or Social Studies endorsement required for a PEL Holder
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Bilingual in Spanish and English required (SPANISH Preferred)
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Prior training in ESL methods/techniques preferred for a ELS holder
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Previous teaching experience with Bilingual/ESL students preferred
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Teaching experience at the middle school level (6-8) preferred
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Experience in multilingual classrooms preferred
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Ability to organize and structure classes to maximize student learning
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Inclination to be a part of staff development and program improvement activities, both self-initiated and building designed; including those performed in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) with an emphasis in development of assessments, unpacking of learning standards and analysis of student learning data
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Ability to work closely with parents, teachers and supervisors to establish effective communication
WORKING CONDITIONS: Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health and dental insurance.
PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:
Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.
Benefits:
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Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
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FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
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Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Salary Advancement
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TRS contribution included in base salary
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403B
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply on line at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.
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