Specialist Teacher – National Language
Illinois Department of Human Services
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Illinois Department of Human Services
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Illinois Department of Human Services
Posted: 9/23/2026Specialist Teacher – National Language
Illinois Department of Human ServicesCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates exceptional teaching abilities in Portuguese, Spanish, or French, with a strong focus on student engagement, assessment, and progress. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and building strong relationships with students and families while promoting wellbeing and continuous professional development.
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Exceptional Language TeachingStudent Assessment ExpertisePastoral Care ExperienceStrong Interpersonal SkillsPGCE, QTS, Or Equivalent
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school's curriculum, policies, and external assessment requirements
- Individualise and differentiate learning so each student is stretched, supported, and makes outstanding progress
- Assess students' in-class and at-home learning regularly
- Provide targeted feedback to drive progress and support students in reaching their potential
- Establish a positive classroom and school environment where students feel valued, supported, and ready to take risks in learning
- Collaborate with colleagues, share best practices, and contribute to the learning community
- Participate in continuous professional development
- Contribute to the school's co-curricular programme, including leading clubs and whole-school initiatives
- Maintain open and constructive communication with parents
- Build strong partnerships supporting student progress and wellbeing
Requirements
What you’ll need- Exceptional Portuguese, Spanish, or French teacher
- Passion for education and ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people
- Proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements
- In-depth subject expertise and ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress
- Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing student performance, including in external assessments
- Experience providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Strong, positive relationships with families
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
- PGCE, QTS, or equivalent
- Excellent academic credentials
- Ideally, evidence of post-graduate study
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, resourceful approach
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Successful completion of pre-employment background checks before appointment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional development opportunities
- Co-curricular programme participation
- Pre-employment background checks and safer recruitment practices
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Hard Skills
Curriculum PlanningDifferentiated InstructionTargeted FeedbackStudent Progress AssessmentClassroom Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMotivationFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
PGCEQTSPost-Graduate Study Evidence
Industry Keywords
Student WellbeingCo-Curricular ProgrammeContinuous Professional DevelopmentSafeguardingPositive Classroom Environment