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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for language manager in Illinois is $66,580.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,557.00 and $83,799.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Language Manager oversees the localization and translation processes for content, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and consistency across languages. They collaborate with translators, editors, and product teams to maintain language quality and alignment with brand voice. Their responsibilities often include managing glossaries, overseeing translation workflows, and ensuring compliance with regional standards. This role is critical in global businesses looking to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a language manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Language Manager, you need expertise in linguistics, translation/localization processes, and project management, often supported by a degree in languages or related fields. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, translation management systems (TMS), and industry certifications such as ATA or PMP are highly valued. Strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and attention to detail are essential soft skills for success. These competencies ensure high-quality language services and effective coordination across multilingual teams and projects.

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Language Managers often encounter challenges such as juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines, ensuring consistency and quality across all translations, and managing teams of linguists from diverse cultural backgrounds. They must also stay up-to-date with evolving industry technologies and maintain clear communication with other departments, including product managers and engineers. Despite these challenges, the role offers the rewarding opportunity to shape a company's global voice and facilitate effective communication across markets. Successful Language Managers use strong organizational and interpersonal skills to overcome hurdles and deliver top-quality language solutions.

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Infographic showing various Language Manager job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,580 per year, or $32 per hour.

Teacher Language Resource

Illinois School District U-46

Hanover Park, IL • On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Teacher Bilingual/Elementary Language Resource Teacher
Date Posted:
7/23/2026
Location:
Ontarioville Elementary
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
06/01/2027
Position / Title: Language Resource Teacher
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: Multilingual Multicultural and Education Department
Calendar Days: 184
Reports To: Building Principal and MMED Coordinator
JD Revision Date: 4/15/2024
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
The primary goal of this position is to provide content and language development support in an effort to improve academic achievement for English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Specifically, it is to raise the level of language acquisition instruction at our ESL schools by supporting English Learners (EL's) students and classroom teachers in identifying and sustaining best practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
  • Effectively provides language acquisition support in multiple content areas.
  • Assists students in both languages to further their education and language proficiency growth.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and/or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the language needs of each student.
  • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to properly utilize the available time for instruction.
  • Effectively establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Evaluates students' language, academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as specified by the district.
  • Effectively communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
  • Identifies student cultural and linguistic needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
  • Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers and learning stations.
  • Participate fully in professional development opportunities, stay current with ESL professional research and literacy publications, and attend job-related workshops and conferences including U-46 Rising professional development sessions.
  • Participates in the Teacher Appraisal Plan with the appropriate administrator to improve performance.
  • Participates with the principal and/or Coordinator of MMED for selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records.
  • Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned.
  • Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with the district-testing program.
  • Participates in faculty committees and student activities as appropriate.
  • Maintain and respect confidentiality.
  • Actively engage in meetings with the MME Department, coaches, and/or other Teaching and Learning groups as deemed appropriate for supporting the job responsibilities within this role.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by the MME Director and/or Building Principal.

Education
  • Professional educator license issued by the state of Illinois with a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement required.
  • Must have a good command of the written and spoken language in both English and the desired language.

Experience / Knowledge
  • Strong knowledge in fundamental principles of ESL teaching and learning.
  • In-depth knowledge of reading and writing processes, assessment, and instruction for EL's at the elementary level.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and facilitation skills in English and home language.
  • Knowledge of academic and language progress monitoring and analyzing benchmark assessments.
  • Demonstrate computer literacy.
  • Ability to research online resources and to synthesize and present information from those resources to enrich ESL teachers' instructional practices.
  • Expertise in selecting and implementing instructional materials for EL students.
  • Strong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrate professionalism by managing time effectively, working with different stakeholders (administrative staff, teachers, other Language Resource Teachers, and students), and engaging in continuous learning.
  • Must have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong literacy development skills and native-like fluency in oral and written forms of both languages.
  • Evidence of experience with and leading colleagues in using fundamental principles of language acquisition teaching and learning, such as, but not limited to: English Language Arts CCSS, WIDA's English Language Development Standards, WIDA Can Do/Key Use descriptors, WIDA Performance definitions, formative and summative assessment practices, progress monitoring, data-driven decision making, etc.
  • Strong knowledge base of and experience working with EL's.

Physical Demands
  • Ability to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Occasional physical exertions to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

Terms of Employment
  • This is a Nine-month position.
  • Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
  • The starting salary for this role is $60,689.

Attachment(s):
  • ETA Benefit Sheet.pdf
  • ETA Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf

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