Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted: 3/7/2025
Location: Manning Elementary School
Date Available: 08/18/2025
Description: 4/5 Dual Language Math Teacher
Full-Time position (1.0 FTE)
Start Date: August 2025
Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate Professional Educator License
ESL/Bilingual Spanish Teacher Endorsement
Required: Bilingual in Spanish and English
Elementary School Experience Preferred
Experience in Multicultural Education Preferred
Description: The 4th/5th Grade Dual Language Math Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, standards-based math instruction to all 4th and 5th-grade students. This role involves teaching both students enrolled in the dual language program and those who are not. The teacher supports students' academic and linguistic growth by integrating content and language objectives, fostering biliteracy and bilingualism.
Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver math instruction in English and Spanish, aligned with state standards and the district's dual language framework.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students at varying levels of language proficiency and mathematical understanding.
- Foster an interactive, student-centered classroom environment that encourages collaboration, discussion, and problem-solving.
- Use sheltered instruction strategies (e.g., visuals, manipulatives, scaffolding) to support English learners.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing data-driven instruction and targeted interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues, including dual language, general education, and special education teachers, to align curriculum and best practices.
- Maintain ongoing communication with families in both English and Spanish to support student learning and engagement.
- Promote cultural competency and affirm students' linguistic and cultural identities within the classroom.
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation and Benefits are available as per the Westmont Teachers' Association Contract (WTA) WTA Contract
Working Conditions: It is the policy and practice of CUSD 201 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. CUSD 201 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
Application Procedures: Apply online at http://www.cusd201.org/employment
For more information contact: Lindsay Pietrzak, Principal
Manning Elementary School
630-468-8051
lpietrzak@cusd201.org
