Job Description

JobID: 5098

Position Type:
CLASSROOM TEACHING/World Languages

Date Posted:
4/8/2026

Location:
Wheeling High School

Date Available:
08/10/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Join Our Team and Empower Student Success!

Wheeling High School is seeking dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team. We are committed to fostering a cooperative, supportive, and respectful environment where all students can maximize their learning and personal development. We seek candidates with a strong academic background, a passion for teaching Italian, and a desire to contribute to our vibrant school communities.

Our ideal candidate is a fluent Italian speaker with a passion for language acquisition and cultural exploration. We are looking for an educator who creates an immersive, student-centered classroom where students feel confident practicing their speaking and listening skills. You should be a collaborative team player, eager to use modern technology and authentic resources to bring the Italian-speaking world to life for students of all levels.

World Language – Italian Teacher – 1.0 FTE

Responsibilities:

• Teach all levels of Italian, from Italian I through AP Italian, to students with diverse academic backgrounds.
• Develop and implement engaging and effective lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
• Utilize culturally responsive teaching practices to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues in job-alike groups to design, implement, and refine curriculum.
• Integrate digital curriculum and 1:1 iPad instruction effectively into the classroom.
• Utilize instructional and multimedia technologies to enhance student learning.
• Actively participate in professional development and stay current with best practices in world language education.
• Contribute to the school community by coaching or sponsoring co-curricular activities.

Qualifications:

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Senior High School endorsement in Italian.
• Demonstrated ability to teach all levels of Italian, including AP Italian.
• Proven experience in applying culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Commitment to collaborative curriculum development and implementation.
• Proficiency in integrating digital curriculum and technology into instruction.
• Willingness and ability to teach students at differing academic levels.
• Commitment to coach or sponsor co-curricular activity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EL Endorsement.
• Active membership in professional world language organizations.
• Experience in coaching and/or sponsoring co-curricular activities.

We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A commitment to student-centered learning.
• A dedicated team of educators.

Salary information is available on the District 214 website



APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• COVER LETTER
• CURRENT RESUME
• ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
• TRANSCRIPTS
• THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.

Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.



Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."

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