Paraprofessional (Full-time) - Bilingual Spanish

Applitrack; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso East High School in Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking a full-time paraprofessional bilingual in Spanish to assist classroom teachers and support students on a busy school schedule.

The role involves tutoring, supervising students in various school settings, enforcing policies, observing progress, and coordinating duties with teachers under supervision. A strong candidate will have state-approved bilingual credentials and a related educational background.

Qualifications

• Must hold State and NCLB statement of approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums or on field trips
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using lectures, discussions or supervised role-playing methods
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed
• Be a positive role model for students
• Perform other duties as directed by the Building Principals, and the supervising classroom teacher

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Paraprofessional (Full-time) - Bilingual Spanish JobID: 9679

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  5/19/2026
• Location:
  Proviso East High School
• Date Available:
  08/04/2026

Supervising Classroom Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience or Training

Must hold State and NCLB statement of approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
Bilingual (Spanish)

Desired Experience or Training

Bachelor's Degree

Previous experience as a teacher's aide

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
2. 2. Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
3. 3. Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums or on field trips
4. 4. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
5. 5. Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
6. 6. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
7. 7. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
8. 8. Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers using lectures, discussions or supervised role-playing methods
9. 9. Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
10. 10. Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed
11. 11. Be a positive role model for students
12. 12. Perform other duties as directed by the Building Principals, and the supervising classroom teacher

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.