Bilingual Paraprofessional

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off benefits

Medical insurance benefits

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Bilingual Paraprofessional at Coventry Elementary School. The paraprofessional provides instructional and support services under supervision of a teacher.

The role focuses on language development, assisting with English language skills, translations, and collaboration with staff to support students' needs. CPI certification is encouraged and will be provided by District 47.

Qualifications

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their needs.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in native language.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sensitivity to language minority students and cultural differences.
• Provide opportunities for students to practice English language skills.
• Assist students in small groups or individually to complete lesson activities.
• Provide support related to students' needs and families (translations, calls, notes) as directed by staff.
• Assist with test accommodations/modifications during tests.

Skills

Oral & written instructions

Confidentiality

Technology basics

Native language proficiency

Education

ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Coventry Elementary School
• Date Available: 11/03/2026

Title: BilingualParaprofessional

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Bilingual Paraprofessional. This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate sensitivity to language minority students and is aware of cultural differences
• Provide opportunities for students to practice and develop English language skills
• Provide additional practice, explanation and reinforcement of concepts presented by the teacher in either English or the native language
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, to complete lesson activities or assignments
• Perform duties directly related to the instructional program (i.e. preparing materials, etc.)
• Provide support directly related to students needs and needs of families (i.e. phone calls, notes, translations) as directed by staff
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff member
• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration and related service staff
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Assist students to complete lesson activities, assignment and assessments
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administrationAssist staff with other activities when available
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period – indoors and outdoors when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) in the classroom
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toiletingand other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toiletingwhile in the toiletinglocation (see toiletingdefinition below)
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• CPI Certification encouragedand will be provided by District 47

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• ValidISBE Paraprofessional Licenseor Short Term Approval
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their needs
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in native language.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.
• Must have desire to work with students

Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the para B must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Starting Rate $18.20/hour (Additional $1.25/hour for Bilingual Paraprofessional positions). Eligible for paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits.