ELL Paraprofessionals

Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium; Guntur District; On-site; INR 2,312,000 - 3,468,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Springs School District #109 is seeking an ELL/Bilingual Paraprofessional to support classroom English Language Learner (ELL) initiatives. Spanish preferred to assist students and families in a diverse school community.

The role involves small-group instruction, reinforcement of teacher-led material, and promoting English language development while respecting student identities and cultures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 60 college credits from an accredited institution.
• Associates Degree preferred or required by district policy.
• Passing ACT WorkKeys test is required.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with ELL materials including computer software.
• Work with small groups to introduce material and promote ELL independence.
• Reinforce material with the teacher to support learning.
• Promote English language skills for ELL students.
• Provide computer software as reinforcement for classroom use.
• Encourage parental involvement in the program.
• Keep teachers and parents informed of student progress under teacher supervision.
• Create a well-organized, supportive learning environment for ELL students.
• Maintain awareness of different cultures and languages represented in the class.

Skills

Spanish language

ELL support

Education

High School diploma

60 credit hours

Associates Degree

Job description

• Date Posted:
  7/6/2026
• Location:
  Indian Springs School District 109

TITLE:

ELL / Bilingual Paraprofessional/ Spanish Preferred

QUALIFICATION:

All instructional paraprofessionals must at least possess anEducator License with Stipulations (ELS): PARA. In lieu of this license, possessing a Substitute Teacher or Teacher License is acceptable.

In order to qualify for the ELS Paraprofessional License, the applicant must possess:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university
• Associates Degree
• Passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Test.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred

LICENSE:

ELS (PARA) License

REPORTS TO:

Teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become familiar and responsible with/for ELL materials (including computer and software).
• Works with small groups of ELL students to introduce material and promote ELL independence.
• Works with teacher to reinforce material initially introduced.
• Promotes the development of English language skills for ELL students.
• Provide computer software as reinforced for classroom use.
• Encourage parents participation in program.
• Keep teachers and parents aware of student's progress under the supervision of the teacher.
• Provides optimal learning environment for ELL students.
• Improves self-esteem for ELL students.
• Maintains awareness of different cultures and languages represented in the student population.
• Participates in inservice training programs.
• Assists with program conduct and evaluation.
• Promotes English skills in the areas of vocabulary, language, comprehension, and expressive skills without a loss of identity or appreciation of students' own ethnicity.
• Provides for well organized, smoothly functioning class environment under the direction of the teacher in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
• Respects confidentiality of information pertaining to the school and the students. All inquiries from parents regarding their child's progress shall be directed to the teacher.
• Any/All other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or administration.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the District's Policy and Administrative Procedures regarding classified employee evaluation.

SALARY:

In accordance with the Negotiated Agreement between the Indian Springs School District #109 Board of Education and the Indian Springs School District #109 Paraprofessional Council, Local #571, IFT/AFT.