26-27 Bilingual Russian Teacher JobID: 1128
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Bilingual Russian
Date Posted: 2/4/2026 Location: District-wide Date Available: August 2026
Additional Information:
The classroom teachers primary responsibility is to develop an instructional environment and use teaching strategies in such a way that the district goals for students in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development are achieved.
Job Summary:
• Plan a program of instruction for each student that incorporates diagnosis, prescription, and evaluation. • Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and abilities of students. • Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. • Set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior that are consistent with administration policies and develop rules for classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner. • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. • Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary. • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. • Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. • Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. • Attend and participate in building and district meetings to promote effective communication and the efficient operation of the school. • Serve on district committees which develop curriculum and enhance instruction; committee work beyond the regular school day will follow guidelines established in policy. • Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities. • Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, professional development, and personal well-being. • Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. • Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, student teachers, and volunteers. • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others. • Take an active part in the district-approved teacher evaluation process. • Provide for individual professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. • Perform other responsibilities assigned, including the appropriate expectations identified in the Core Expectations for Teachers.
Qualifications:
The classroom teacher must have a valid Illinois teaching certificate. A Russian Bilingual endorsement is required.
Application Procedure:
Online application
Salary and Benefits:
Per the KEA Union Contract