ELL Teacher-Long Term Substitute

Mokena, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education
Endorsement or Approval in one of the following:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Bilingual Education

Accountable to:

Building Administrator(s)

Primary Objective:

To establish effective rapport and good relationships with pupils parents other staff members and community members in order to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth motivating pupils to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each pupils ability

Evaluation:

Per the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA) Senate Bill 7 and Articles 24A and 34 of the Illinois School Code

Essential Job Functions:

Teach district-approved curriculum
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
Administer and score initial WIDA screener for students new to the district
Coordinate schedule and administer the yearly ACCESS test
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters/notes (electronic or paper) phone calls conferences emails etc.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
Evaluate pupils academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
Identify pupil needs makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day within contractual hours
Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals parents and/or volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of students work
Supervise classroom students and volunteers
Seek out professional growth opportunities and reflects on teaching practices in order to develop and grow professionally
Participate in a professional community to contribute to overall school program
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bending carrying climbing must be able to travel between job sites lifting pushing pulling reaching sitting standing and walking
Must be able to occasionally lift move or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff

Working Conditions:

Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

Terms of Employment:

Per MTA Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits:

Not eligible for benefits

FLSA Status:

Salary/Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of EducationEndorsement or Approval in one of the following:English as a Second Language (ESL)Bilingual EducationAccountable to:Building Administrator(s)Primary Objective:To establish effective rapport and good relat...