Institute For Latino Progress·Chicago, Illinois
The ESL Teacher provides instruction to high school students to help them gain proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They also assist in administering language assessments, developing curriculum, and maintaining communication with parents and families.
ESL Teacher - IHSCA
Instituto Health Science Career Academy along with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child-in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready.
In alignment with CPS/ISBE, our school strives to provide high quality and specially designed instructional supports and services for all students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment.
We work collaboratively with the goal of improving the academic achievement of all students with disabilities by ensuring they receive meaningful and relevant access to grade level core instruction within the school.
Teachers provide appropriate, effective, and culturally relevant instruction for grades 9-12 aligned to SAT, AVID College Readiness, WIDA Standards and state/national standards.
IHSCA ensures that students are provided a safe learning environment that supports student social-emotional growth as well as academics.
The English as a Second language (ESL) Teacher provides instruction to high school students (9th – 12th ) in the ELL Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Culture and Language or their designee.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Provide ESL instruction to students in grades 9th – 12th.
Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
Assist in administering ACCESS to EL students
Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help ELL students acquire the English language.
Ensure all EL components from the state and the district are being implemented in lesson plans and in the classroom
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.
Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (to the State, Charter School Board, Dept of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
Participate in department meetings
Assist and or Provide Professional Learning in the area of English Language Learners
Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
Attend IEP, 504’, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
Attend IEP/504 meetings as an English/Bilingual Language Specialist
Attend and participate in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e, back-to school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members), which may be outside of regular school hours.
Participate and or assist in the Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
Other duties as assigned.
The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Approximately 50% of time spent standing as well as some lifting (under 30 lbs.)
Majority of work performed in a general school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours; non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Attendance at school sponsored events and meetings is also required.
Long Term Disability: 403b retirement saving plan
Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (Only with ISBE License)
Personal: Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education and possess an ESL endorsement or certification. At least two years of teaching experience in ESL or bilingual education is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Market context
Illinois schools continue to need ESL teachers who can support multilingual learners, especially in settings serving diverse student populations. This role is competitive because it asks for a bachelor’s degree, an ESL endorsement or certification, two years of ESL or bilingual teaching experience, and strong technology and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show classroom experience, certification status, and Microsoft Office proficiency.