VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Bilingual ESL Science teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB SUMMARY: The teacher is responsible to the Building Principal for: planning instructional lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of students in the bilingual/ESL classroom; creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and employing effective instructional techniques. The high school Bilingual/ESL Science teacher will teach using district adopted curriculum and best instructional practices including sheltered English instruction, cooperative learning, writing & workshop and instructional technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License with Bilingual/ESL Endorsements
- Science Endorsements preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- Knowledgeable in ESL teaching methods, curriculum, materials and instructional assessments
- Previous teaching experience with Bilingual/ESL students
- Teaching experience at the high school level (9-12)
- Experience in multilingual classrooms
- Ability to organize and structure classes to maximize student learning
- Inclination to be a part of staff development and program improvement activities, both self-initiated and building designed
- Ability to work closely with parents, teachers and supervisors to establish effective communication
