English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Job overview

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher role is onsite in Chicago, IL; compensation is $63,850–$76,578 per year. Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy’s ELL Program serves high school students in grades 9–12. The teacher guides English Language Learners toward proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Instruction, progress monitoring, curriculum support, and family communication contribute to students’ language development and program requirements.

What you'll do

• Provide ESL instruction to students in grades 9–12
• assist with language proficiency and academic achievement testing and progress monitoring
• assist with ACCESS testing and curriculum development
• implement state and district English Learner components in lesson plans and classrooms
• use whole-group, small-group, and individual instructional approaches
• gather and report required data
• communicate with parents and engage families
• participate in department meetings, staff development, IEP and 504 meetings, and school-sponsored activities
• assist with professional learning and the Bilingual Advisory Committee.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

esl teacher

english language learners

high school

grades 9–12

bilingual education

language instruction

student progress monitoring

chicago il

instituto justice and leadership academy

professional educator license

esl endorsement

$63,850–$76,578

medical and dental

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Chicago Teachers Pension Fund for holders of an ISBE license, and paid sick and personal time.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in education, preferably with an English concentration; professional educator’s license and ESL endorsement or certification required; two years of ESL or bilingual education teaching experience required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

About the employer

Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.