English Teacher Jobs in Illinois
English Teacher jobs in Illinois are in consistent demand, concentrated in K-12 public school districts, private and charter schools, community colleges, and adult literacy programs, with openings at every level from first-year teachers through department heads and curriculum specialists. Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield anchor the hiring market, where large employers like Chicago Public Schools, the Diocese of Rockford, and Illinois State University maintain ongoing teacher pipelines. The most sought-after specialties include English as a Second Language instruction, AP and IB English, and literacy intervention. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Number:
P175203Posting Date
: Sep 15, 2026, 10:29:17 AMPrimary Location
: North/Northwest Side-5510 North Christiana Avenue (Mary G Peterson School)JOB DESCRIPTION -
English Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs)
The Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) annually asks principals to nominate an English Learner
Program Teacher (ELPT). The ELPT should be a teacher leader who supports school leadership in the
administration of the EL program, leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language
Development (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs), and engages parents of ELs to participate in the
education of their children. Here is the link to the ELPT nomination form available on the OLCE KC page.
District-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE, depending on the
EL student population). The ELPT must be staffed in that position. At least 50% of the ELPT position has to be
dedicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250+ ELs, 100% of the ELPT
position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination).
The ELPT is not the sole person responsible for providing English Learner services for English Learners who are
in classes without a certified Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher, except in schools with 19
or fewer English Learners. Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the
principal’s assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend. If no one accepts the role then the
Principal shall assign it to a qualified administrator and when not possible, to a qualified teacher.
ELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE, which include professional development sessions/tools
around high-quality instruction for English learners. ELPTs provide these professional development
opportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school.
English Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities
- Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission
- Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*
- Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)
- Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs
- Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school
- Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener
enrollment thereafter
- Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen
- Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned
- Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters generated from Aspen along with translated
- Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and service
- Update EL profiles in Aspen in a timely manner
- Coordinate administration of ACCESS testing within mandated time frame and submit required reports
- Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation of two State-mandated EL PD
- Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews
- Assist school administration in submission of all required OLCE forms in a timely manner (e.g. EL
- Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators, teachers of ELs, and
- Monitor progress for Transition (T1-T4) students, students with a parent refusals, and current ELs to
- Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments in which ELs participate,
- Work with administration to support all teachers of ELs. Supports may include but are not
o participate on the school ILT representing ELs
o collaborate with classroom teachers, TCT, core departments, etc., regarding
curriculum/instructional supports and differentiation
o assist with developing and creating standard-based (CCSS & WIDA) unit/lesson plans
o review and collaborate in the selection of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
interventions for ELs
o support teachers with differentiating EL instruction and assessments
o collaborate with bilingual/ESL teachers in aligning instruction with CCSS and WIDA ELD
o share current research and best practices around EL instruction with faculty
- Provide EL placement recommendations to the principal
- Support family engagement and parent engagement efforts at the school to be fully inclusive of
or updating the posted list of interpreters representing the home languages in the school, but the ELPT
is not required to provide interpretation or translation services themselves.
- Facilitate establishment and operation of Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
o hold BAC position elections and submit to OLCE
o ensure timely submission of documents (See BAC Advisory Handbook for details)
o ensure that BAC officers approve a spending plan for BAC funds
o ensure timely reimbursements and expense submissions for BAC funds
- Provide guidance to teachers and principals regarding program implementation
- Collaborate with school administration in all areas related to ELs
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Job Number:
P175203Posting Date
: Sep 15, 2026, 10:29:17 AMPrimary Location
: North/Northwest Side-5510 North Christiana Avenue (Mary G Peterson School)JOB DESCRIPTION -
English Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs)
The Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) annually asks principals to nominate an English Learner
Program Teacher (ELPT). The ELPT should be a teacher leader who supports school leadership in the
administration of the EL program, leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language
Development (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs), and engages parents of ELs to participate in the
education of their children. Here is the link to the ELPT nomination form available on the OLCE KC page.
District-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE, depending on the
EL student population). The ELPT must be staffed in that position. At least 50% of the ELPT position has to be
dedicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250+ ELs, 100% of the ELPT
position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination).
The ELPT is not the sole person responsible for providing English Learner services for English Learners who are
in classes without a certified Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher, except in schools with 19
or fewer English Learners. Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the
principal’s assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend. If no one accepts the role then the
Principal shall assign it to a qualified administrator and when not possible, to a qualified teacher.
ELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE, which include professional development sessions/tools
around high-quality instruction for English learners. ELPTs provide these professional development
opportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school.
English Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities
- Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission
- Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*
- Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)
- Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs
- Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school
- Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener
enrollment thereafter
- Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen
- Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned
- Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters generated from Aspen along with translated
- Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and service
- Update EL profiles in Aspen in a timely manner
- Coordinate administration of ACCESS testing within mandated time frame and submit required reports
- Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation of two State-mandated EL PD
- Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews
- Assist school administration in submission of all required OLCE forms in a timely manner (e.g. EL
- Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators, teachers of ELs, and
- Monitor progress for Transition (T1-T4) students, students with a parent refusals, and current ELs to
- Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments in which ELs participate,
- Work with administration to support all teachers of ELs. Supports may include but are not
o participate on the school ILT representing ELs
o collaborate with classroom teachers, TCT, core departments, etc., regarding
curriculum/instructional supports and differentiation
o assist with developing and creating standard-based (CCSS & WIDA) unit/lesson plans
o review and collaborate in the selection of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
interventions for ELs
o support teachers with differentiating EL instruction and assessments
o collaborate with bilingual/ESL teachers in aligning instruction with CCSS and WIDA ELD
o share current research and best practices around EL instruction with faculty
- Provide EL placement recommendations to the principal
- Support family engagement and parent engagement efforts at the school to be fully inclusive of
or updating the posted list of interpreters representing the home languages in the school, but the ELPT
is not required to provide interpretation or translation services themselves.
- Facilitate establishment and operation of Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
o hold BAC position elections and submit to OLCE
o ensure timely submission of documents (See BAC Advisory Handbook for details)
o ensure that BAC officers approve a spending plan for BAC funds
o ensure timely reimbursements and expense submissions for BAC funds
- Provide guidance to teachers and principals regarding program implementation
- Collaborate with school administration in all areas related to ELs
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in english teacher jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Professional Educator License with English Language Arts endorsement required
- Bachelor's degree in English, education, or a closely related field required
- Student teaching experience or completed supervised classroom practicum preferred
- Proficiency with state-mandated curriculum standards and Illinois Learning Standards expected
- Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including ELL students, valued
- Strong written communication skills and familiarity with district assessment tools expected
English Teacher Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a english teacher in Illinois?
To become an english teacher in Illinois, you must hold an active Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education. This requires completing an approved educator preparation program, passing the Illinois Licensure Testing System exams including the edTPA performance assessment, and securing an English Language Arts content endorsement. Most candidates complete a bachelor's degree in English or education with a student teaching placement before applying for licensure through the ISBE online portal.
Which companies hire english teachers in Illinois?
Employers hiring english teachers in Illinois right now include Chicago Public Schools, Acero Schools, and Noble Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's large public school districts, private Catholic school networks, and community college systems account for the majority of consistent openings across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most english teacher jobs?
Chicago, Berwyn, and Quincy have the most english teacher openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share given the size of Chicago Public Schools and the density of private, charter, and parochial schools in the metro, while Rockford and Springfield generate steady demand through their respective public school districts and regional community colleges serving growing student populations.
Are there remote english teacher jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in many fields, since classroom instruction is inherently on-site. About 0% of english teacher openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the limited but real share of distance learning, virtual charter school, and online curriculum development roles. Remote opportunities tend to cluster in adult ESL instruction, online tutoring programs, and educational content writing rather than traditional K-12 positions.
How can I get hired as a english teacher in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a student teaching placement or substitute teaching position while completing your licensure requirements through the Illinois State Board of Education. Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois State Board of Education both run residency and grow-your-own programs that place candidates with limited experience in classrooms with mentorship support. Completing your edTPA and earning an English Language Arts endorsement gives you a clear credential advantage, and moving from a paraprofessional or instructional aide role at a district is a common lateral path into a full teaching position.
Where can I find and apply to english teacher jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to english teacher jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from school districts, colleges, and educational organizations across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and endorsement level and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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