• Job Description

  Req#: 18673
  Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ ESL
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/20/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Plainfield East High School
  
  
  Date Available:
  August 2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Open until filled
  
  
  Have solid understanding of second language instruction.
  Experience working with English Learner students/families.
  Understanding of or willingness to learn and apply the WIDA ELD standards when applicable.
  Willingness to learn strategies for English Learners.
  Ability to integrate curriculum with Common Core standards.
  Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
  Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
  Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
  Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
  Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
  Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
  Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
  Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
  Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses, conferences, or extra-curricular activities.
  Perform other related duties as assigned.
  Please refer to the attached job description.
  Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements registered in Will County/Region 56
  ESL endorsement required
  HS Science endorsement required
  Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider
  25-26 APT Salary Schedule.pdf
  Certified teacher.pdf
  Salary:
  Salary placement shall be made by the Board or the Board designee and is commensurate with education and experience pursuant to the APT Negotiated Agreement.
  
  Other:
  Possible signing bonus to be determined for the 25/26 school year.
  
  
  Hours:
  FTE: 1.0
  9 Month Position
  
  • Have solid understanding of second language instruction.
  • Experience working with English Learner students/families.
  • Understanding of or willingness to learn and apply the WIDA ELD standards when applicable.
  • Willingness to learn strategies for English Learners.
  • Ability to integrate curriculum with Common Core standards.
  • Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
  • Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
  • Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
  • Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
  • Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
  • Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
  • Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
  • Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
  • Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses, conferences, or extra-curricular activities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Please refer to the attached job description.
  
  Qualifications:
  • Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements registered in Will County/Region 56
  • ESL endorsement required
  • HS Science endorsement required
  • Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider
  
  Application Procedure:
  Apply online
  
  Selection Procedure:
  Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator or designee.
  
  

• About the company

  Plainfield South High School, or PSHS, is a four-year public high school located in Plainfield, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.

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