About this role
Purpose: Momence CUSD #1 is seeking a collaborative, supportive, and culturally responsive ESL / Bilingual Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher is responsible for providing high-quality English language acquisition instruction and academic support to English Learners (ELs) while creating a safe, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. Servicing student needs within grades 5–12 as assigned by district leadership, the teacher delivers targeted language support, accelerates newcomer growth, provides push-in co-teaching in general education classrooms to prepare multilingual students for academic and social success across core subjects. Qualifications:
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an ESL Endorsement or Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish), OR valid Educator License with Stipulations – Transitional Bilingual Educator (ELS-TBE) (Spanish), OR active PEL with Short-Term Approval in ESL or Bilingual Education (Spanish).
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of second language acquisition principles and effective instructional strategies for intermediate, middle, or high school multilingual learners.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners while celebrating learner successes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to serve across middle grade and secondary settings based on student needs and district programming.
• Commitment to creating engaging, authentic, and scaffolded learning experiences, along with an eagerness to learn, and innovate.
Reports to: Building Administration & English Learner Coordinator Essential Job Functions:
• Plan and deliver targeted English language instruction for newcomers and developing multilingual learners across all four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Provide push-in classroom support in general English classrooms and other core content areas as assigned, helping students access grade-level academic concepts.
• Adapt assignments, differentiate content, and scaffold instruction to meet students at their specific learning and language proficiency levels.
• Draft, implement, monitor, and update individual English Learner Progression plans (ELPs) to establish clear, achievable growth targets for each student.
• Administer state-mandated annual ACCESS testing and serve as an administrator for initial English language screening of incoming new students.
• Collect and track academic and linguistic growth using classroom work, district benchmark assessments (e.g., MAP), state screeners, and curriculum data to celebrate progress and make timely instructional adjustments.
• Partner and co-plan with general education teachers to share sheltered instruction strategies and support ELs in core classes.
• Participate in student support meetings, including IEP and 504 plan meetings for dually identified students, to ensure language goals align with individual student plans.
• Assist the English Learner Coordinator with family outreach, community events, and meetings for the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) to build strong school-family partnerships.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with students, parents, colleagues, and community partners regarding student growth, assessment results, and ELP milestones.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and complete required state and district compliance reports in a timely manner.
• Create a positive, welcoming classroom culture that promotes additive bilingualism and keeps students actively engaged in meaningful learning.
• Meet professional responsibilities through effective planning, organization, collaboration, and timely completion of assigned duties.
• Follow all district policies and the district's teacher job description.
• Perform other duties as assigned by district and/or building administration.
Terms of Employment: As determined by the MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary: Determined based on MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement ($42,020 - $84,739)