Foreign Language Exploratory Teacher-Spanish

April 3, 2024

East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2024-2025 school

year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s)

listed below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.

VACANCY NOTICE

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POSITION TITLE:

Terms Of Employment

Foreign Language Exploratory Teacher-Spanish

Cowherd Middle School

Days and salary as per the Collective

Bargaining Agreement

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

START DATE: August 19, 2024

JOB ID: 21324

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
  
  

university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards.

A Professional Educator License (PEL) with middle school endorsement required.

ESL endorsement preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
• Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills.
• Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development,
  
  

effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and

diagnosis, and research related to learning.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the classroom/subject area utilizing the common core/content
  
  

area standards, social emotional standards, curricula and materials adopted by the

Board of Education.

• Diagnose the needs of students to provide individual or small group instruction
  
  

and adapt curriculum as needed based on the identified needs of the students.

• Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district
  
  

policy, and administrative regulations.

• Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required.
• Submit reports to the appropriate person(s), as required.
• Communicate with parents, administrators and other applicable school personnel
  
  

regarding student’s academic and social/emotional progress, and

accommodations.

• Participate in curriculum and program development and writing and in the
  
  

selection of materials and equipment to support instruction and learner outcomes.

• Direct and supervise students, implement student management plan, and maintain
  
  

and document discipline both in and out of the classroom during the assigned

workday.

• Develop students’ critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety
  
  

of mass media and literature.

• Use subject matter knowledge, teaching and learning, best practices, and
  
  

technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and

innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

• Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices; follow and
  
  

implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain
  
  

confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.

• Continuously improve professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
  
  

leadership in the school and professional community.

• Works cooperatively with all staff to deliver educational services relating to the
  
  

instruction of children.

• Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences appropriate to their skill
  
  

levels and development needs.

• Encourage students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
• Participate in / attend building and district meetings, as required and including
  
  

PLC team meetings.

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities
  
  

provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
  
  

materials and facilities. Provides appropriate safety instruction.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the Principal
  
  

or designee.

Application Procedure

Applications should be completed online at https://www.d131.org. Position(s) will

remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.