Company Info

Zion ESD6

2800 29th Street
Zion, IL, United States

Phone: 8476518352
Web Site: https://www.zion6.org/employment

Company Profile

Bilingual/Dual Language Teacher


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Job ID:

22644

Location:

Zion, IL, United States 

Category:

Education

Salary:

$45,000 - $80,000 per year
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Job Views:

6

Zip Code:

60099

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

07.24.2025
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Job Description:

Job Description: Under the immediate direction of the Building Principal, the Dual Language Teacher is responsible for the academic, social and psychological growth of students in the classroom and collaborates with school personnel, parents and community agencies to provide quality instructional programs. The Dual Language Teacher performs other duties directly related to this position description.
 
Job Summary: We are seeking a Spanish/English Dual Language Teacher for Zion Elementary School District 6 who has a passion for instruction and facilitation of student learning using current best practices and strategies in dual language classrooms. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to the goals of the dual language program and research behind the program’s effectiveness.  

Job Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities:  
 
Provides explicit language arts instruction in both program languages, based on language-specific standards.
  • Provides standards-based academic content instruction in both program languages.
  • Utilizes appropriate separation of languages to promote high levels of language acquisition.
  • Uses sheltered instruction and other pedagogical strategies for bilingual learners to facilitate comprehension and promote language and literacy development.
  • Uses a variety of strategies to ensure equitable participation among all students.
  • Uses a variety of strategies to promote the sociocultural competence of all students.
  • Promotes metalinguistic awareness and metacognitive skills and leverages students’ bilingualism by strategically incorporating cross-linguistic strategies.
  • Collaborates in the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of the dual language program.