Bilingual Translator

McHenry School District 15; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IMRF Pension

Paid time off

Experience credit

Job summary

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 is hiring a Bilingual Interpreter Translator for Parkland Middle School. The position supports teachers, parents, and office staff by interpreting and translating communications between school and home, in English and Spanish.

The role requires a current Paraprofessional License, 60 college credits or Work Keys, and fluency in Spanish. 180-day full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, with health insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license required; 60 college credits or Work Keys for license issuance.
• Fluent reading and writing in Spanish are required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate communications between school and home for students, parents, and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and office staff; support conferences and home communications.
• Translate announcements, forms, and notices as directed.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing.
• Support multicultural understanding in the school community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Clear communication

Education

Paraprofessional License

60 college credits or Work Keys

Job description

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15

VACANCY NOTICE

JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT

JOB TITLE: Bilingual Interpreter Translator

SCHOOL: Parkland Middle School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

CERTIFICATION Current and Valid Paraprofessional License

Requirements

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Days Full Time M-F

START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

Minimum Qualifications/Required Skills

• Current and Valid Paraprofessional License; 60 college credit hour or Work Keys Test/other ISBE requirement for obtaining Paraprofessional License.
• Fluency in Spanish language required in both reading and writing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities/Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist teachers, parents and office by interpreting and translating communication between school and home: may include contacts, conferences, office communications and home visits.
• Ability to work as a cooperating member of a team and effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents and administration; Positive attitude and dependability a must.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish.
• Translate announcements, forms, and notices as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates an appreciation and understanding of multicultural perspectives in student learning and the school community.
• Other duties assigned.

Pay And Benefits

• $17.50/hour. The District can provide additional credit to candidates who have prior work experience.
• Full health insurance program with major medical.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension).
• Paid time off.

Brian Kilinski, PhD

Executive Director of Human Resources

and Operational Support

Title IX Coordinator

Contact info:[e-mail]

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15

420 N. Front Street

McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: [phone]

Posted: 06/02/2026