Bilingual Teaching Assistant — Classroom Support & Impact

Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties is seeking a Teaching Assistant for JW Eater Junior High School for the 2026/27 school year. This role requires a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License and involves assisting teachers in achieving learning objectives.

Key responsibilities include supporting individual students or groups, translating for bilingual students, and maintaining a conducive classroom environment. Strong communication skills are essential, along with 60 college course credit hours or state-approved certification.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License is required to apply.
• Must have 60 hours college course credits or have passed a state-approved test.
• Possess strong communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives.
• Translate between the native language of bilingual students and English.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual translation

Classroom management

Education

Valid Illinois Paraprofessional License

60 hours college course credits or Pass State approved test

Job description

The Regional Office Of Education #9 Champaign - Ford Counties is seeking a Teaching Assistant for JW Eater Junior High School for the 2026/27 school year. This role requires a valid Illinois Paraprofessional License and involves assisting teachers in achieving learning objectives.

Key responsibilities include supporting individual students or groups, translating for bilingual students, and maintaining a conducive classroom environment. Strong communication skills are essential, along with 60 college course credit hours or state-approved certification.