Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Bilingual Teacher (Spanish)

Date Posted:

7/13/2026

Location:

Woodland Primary School Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

08/28/2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Position Title:

Interventionist Teacher (Spanish Speaking) Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching:

Bilingual Spanish Location:

Woodland Primary School Date Available:

August 17, 2026, plus six days of New Staff Orientation, August 5

• 12, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS License/Certification:

Illinois Professional Educator or Transitional Bilingual Educator License valid for Grades 1-3 with Spanish Bilingual approval or endorsement

Education:

Required

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Master's Degree in Reading or Bilingual Education Experience
• Required
• 3-5 years teaching experience Preferred
• 3-5 years teaching experience in an elementary school and/or bilingual classroom(s).

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops programs and activities related to student needs and capabilities Plans and implements a program for students reading below grade level to include identification of students for program and scheduling of students for program Has command of the subject(s) content and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core State Standards Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials as well as manages repair of equipment Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests Utilizes Response to Intervention (RtI) to assist in reviewing data, determining academic needs, setting appropriate goals and implementing interventions for students Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading support to students who are reading below grade level Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records of student attendance, projects, and grades Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress Gathers and maintains up-to-date records of student grades and assessment data to assist in the placement of students Administers state and local standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and area of need Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plan and activities to meet the needs of all students Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality Maintains appropriate progress monitoring to assess effectiveness of the Bridges program Performs other such duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal/Assistant Principal, or Director of Language Acquisition.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Planning and Preparation � Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning. Classroom Environment � Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space. Instruction � Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness. Professional Responsibility � Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical:

Competent in digital environments; Chromebooks, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.

Interpersonal:

Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff in both English and Spanish. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual Dexterity:

Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort:

Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Working Conditions:

Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

180 days; Monday thru Friday; 7:15 AM

• 2:50 PM

SALARY RANGE

BA / Step 6: $50,863

• MA+45 Step 8: $63,094 (Based on experience and education as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

HOW TO APPLY

Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:

CONTACT PERSONS

Ms. Nicole Scofield Principal nscofield@dist50.net (847) 984-8702 Yamilette Sosa Director of Language Acquisition ysosa@dist50.net (847) 596-5623 Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.