Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Dist156; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

IMRF participation required

Job summary

Dist156 in McHenry, IL is hiring a Bilingual Instructional Assistant to support English Learners at Upper or Freshman Campus. Start date is immediate; employment follows a 177-day school year with a 7.5-hour day and a 15-minute paid break.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma, Illinois Paraprofessional License, and are fluent in English and Spanish. 30 college hours are preferred, with strong organizational and communication skills and basic computer experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (Speaking, Reading, Writing)
• Paraprofessional license required in Illinois
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 30 college hours preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating development of students’ personal, social, and intellectual growth.
• Help establish a positive learning environment and respond to individual student needs.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Assist teachers with classroom behaviors and academics.
• Provide language support for English Learner Team.
• Assist with accommodated materials and document translation when asked.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Illinois Paraprofessional License

30 college hours preferred

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Job Description

Start Date: Immediate

Terms of Employment:

• Location: Upper or Freshman Campus as assigned
• Calendar: 177 Day / School-Year Employee (prorated based upon start date)
• Daily Schedule:Daily schedule varies between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
  
• Level: Paraprofessional Level 2
• Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours per day which includesa 15-min paid break
• Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minutes
• Hourly Rate: $18.00 / hr
• Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Illinois Paraprofessional Licenseis required
• Must be fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of Speaking, Reading, and Writing
• 30 college hours preferred
• Must be flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Computer experience preferred

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Assisting teachers/classroom with student behaviors and academics
• Provide language support for students assigned to English Learner Team.
• Assisting classroom teachers with accommodated materials.
• Assist in the translation of documents when asked.
• Work individually with students during approved time.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
(P) 815.385.7900
(F) 815.344.7153