Bilingual Secretary

Illinois Education Job Bank; Calumet Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet Public School District 132 is seeking a Bilingual School Secretary (12-Month) to provide comprehensive administrative support in a school office. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish to serve families and staff, ensuring equitable access to services and information.

The secretary will manage communications, scheduling, records, and front-desk tasks, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and translating).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Bilingual School Secretary (12-Month)- Spanish

CLASSIFICATION: Educational Support Personnel (Collective Bargaining Agreement)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bilingual School Secretary provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the school office while serving as a communication liaison between the school and families whose primary language is not English. The position requires proficiency in both English and Spanish to facilitate effective communication, promote family engagement, and ensure equitable access to school services and information.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and translating).
• Successful completion of the District's bilingual proficiency assessment or other approved language assessment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Preferred:

• Previous secretarial or administrative experience in a school setting.

Additional Notes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment within a school setting.
• Frequent interaction with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions while assisting with student arrival, dismissal, or special events.
• Moderate noise level typical of a school environment.

District Name Calumet Public SD #132 Building Name Address 1440 W VERMONT AVE
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Clerical Grade Level Elementary