Bilingual Paraprofessional – Classroom Support

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

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.

The paraprofessional will support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs. Role includes assisting with language development, translations, and collaboration with staff to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sensitivity to language minority students and be 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 English or native language.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, to complete lesson activities or assignments.
• Prepare materials and support the instructional program.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with staff and support services as directed.
• Attend ongoing training as needed.
• Assist/monitor students during bus, recess, and in the classroom.

Skills

Paraprofessional license

Instruction following

Confidentiality

Tech literacy

Native language proficiency

Language support

Job description

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.

The paraprofessional will support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs. Role includes assisting with language development, translations, and collaboration with staff to ensure student success.