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Multilingual - ESL Teacher - Whittier and Beye Elementary School

Oak Park Elementary School District 97

Oak Park, IL | Full Time

$45k-76k (estimate)

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Multilingual - ESL Teacher - Whittier and Beye Elementary School

$45k-76k (estimate)

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Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is Hiring a Multilingual - ESL Teacher - Whittier and Beye Elementary School Near Oak Park, IL

JobID: 2693

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/17/2024

Location:
Multiple Buildings

Date Available:
SY 24/25

Multi-Lingual (ESL) Teacher

Perm/contract:

SY25

Department:

Elementary School

Primary Reporting Location:

Beye and Whittier

Level:

K-5

Salary:

Based on OPTA CBA

Date Available:

SY25

Job Category:

OPTA

Reports to:

Principal

About the District
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is a PK-8 elementary school district serving the students of Oak Park in Cook County, Illinois. Oak Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, adjacent to Chicago. It is the 29th-most populous municipality in Illinois with a population of 54,583 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. The district consists of 8 elementary schools and 2 middle schools which serve 5,532 students.
Oak Park School District is a highly diverse and welcoming school community for all. Our community has a history of being forward-thinking and inclusive. We are racially and economically diverse with about 46% of our students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian.
About the Role
Oak Park School District seeks a dedicated and dynamic full-time multi-lingual (English as a Second Language) teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students, a strong understanding of language acquisition, and the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

Teaching ESL Classes: Design and implement effective ESL curriculum, lessons, and activities that align with state standards and cater to the language proficiency levels.

Individualized Instruction: Provide differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of English language learners, considering various learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Develop and administer assessments to evaluate students' language proficiency and monitor their progress. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to create a cohesive and integrated educational experience for all students.

Parent and Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships with parents and the community by communicating effectively about students' progress, organizing parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events.

Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.

Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in ESL education, attend professional development opportunities, and actively engage in ongoing learning to enhance teaching skills.

Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment that promotes a love for learning, mutual respect, and collaboration.

Candidate Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESL, or a related field (Transitional Bilingual endorsement preferred).
Valid PEL with ESL endorsement.
Preferred previous experience working students, particularly English language learners.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Theposition includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions. ?