Native Language Teaching Assistant (Pashto Bilingual)

Young World Physical Education; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Urbana, Illinois is seeking a Native Language Teaching Assistant (Pashto Bilingual) to support ESL/Bilingual teachers in the classroom. This role requires providing native language instruction and assisting with translation needs for students and families. Ideal candidates must have a Paraprofessional Certificate or at least 60 college credit hours, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The position begins immediately and is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE.
• Required to have a Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide native language literacy and/or math instruction.
• Assist in supporting ESL classrooms as determined by the supervisor.
• Assist in translation/interpretation in appropriate native languages.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors as they relate to students or classroom.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Excellent collaboration

Excellent problem-solver

Pashto bilingual

Education

Paraprofessional Certificate

60 hours of college credit

Job description

Overview

Native Language Teaching Assistant (Pashto Bilingual) — Urbana School District #116, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Urbana, Illinois. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116.

Job Details

Job ID: 4676386

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Native Language Teaching Assistant (Pashto Bilingual)

Location: Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Elementary

Supervisor: Building Principal(s) and Director of Bilingual Programs

Job Summary: The Native Language Teaching Assistant works under the direct supervision of the ESL/Bilingual teacher and under the broad supervision of the building principal(s) and Director of Multilingual Programs.

Essential Functions: The Teaching Assistant shall assume the following duties:

• Provide native language literacy and/or math instruction to small groups of students.
• Assist in supporting ESL classrooms and/or general education classrooms as determined by the supervisor(s).
• Assist in translation/interpretation in appropriate native languages of students and families.
• Perform all other duties and tasks assigned from time to time by the supervisor as it relates to individual students or the classroom.

Qualifications: Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE. Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit are required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Highly organized
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solver
• Pashto bilingual required

Terms of Employment: Student Contact Days and other days stipulated on the work calendar in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation: To be completed by director/principal with input from the classroom teacher.

Start Date: ASAP and for SY 2026-27

Note: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This position is non-exempt.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Revised: September 2016

Position Type: 6.0 Hours Per Day

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Guadlupe Ricconi, Director of Multilingual Programs
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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