Grade 8 Language Arts (Spanish Speaking) Teacher at Woodland School District 50 in Gurnee, IL

Job description

Title: Grade 8 Language Arts (Spanish Speaking)Teacher Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened. Position Type: Middle School Teaching Location: Woodland Middle School Date Available: August 17, 2026, plus six days of New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026 QUALIFICATIONS License/Certification: Required - Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Grades 6-8 with Spanish endorsement Preferred - Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Grades 6-8 with Bilingual-Spanish and Language Arts endorsements Education: Required - Bachelor's Degree Experience Required - Teaching or student teaching experience Preferred - Teaching or student teaching experience in a middle school language arts and/or bilingual classroom(s). ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core Standards 2. Instructs and motivates English Language Learners (ELL) to develop competencies, knowledge and skills in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing the English language and Spanish (as required) 3. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students 4. Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook 5. Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program 6. Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints 7. Works cooperatively with other staff members 8. Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs 9. Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned 10. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment 11. Evaluates and maintains appropriate records including student attendance, student performance, knowledge, skills and grades 12. Posts grades regularly to district-approved student information system/grade book 13. Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress 14. Actively supervises students while in the classroom, hallway, and special events as required 15. Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development 16. Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students 17. Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality 18. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional needs of the ELL and dual language students 19. Provides learning experiences which develop the basic communication skill, utilizing a variety of language acquisition methods and strategies 20. Provides individualized and small group instruction as needed to implement the instructional bilingual/ESL/dual language program 21. Confers with the school principal, the Teaching and Learning Department and ELL Coordinator 22. Is responsible for administering the procedures for identifying and evaluating bilingual/ESL/dual language students 23. Conducts in-service workshops for staff and parents as seen appropriate to the success of the bilingual/ESL/dual language program 24. Keeps parents informed on a regular basis regarding student progress, program activities, and evaluations (i.e. student progress reports, newsletter