Duties
The Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) Paraprofessional, will provide language interpretation services, including, but not limited to: translation of documents; and interpretation for parent meetings, phone calls, and supplemental classroom instruction to students and for staff as needed throughout the school day.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The performance responsibilities and essential duties described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. These must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully and satisfactorily.
The Bilingual Paraprofessional will:
1. Translate enrollment documents, transcripts, and other information upon request. Acts as a foreign language translator between staff, students and parents.
2. Interpret for parent meetings and phone calls upon request. Must be able to meet and interact with employees and parents/guardians in routine situations, which require tact, discretion, and courtesy
3. Accompany staff on home visits upon request.
4. Assist newly arrived EL families with the registration process.
5. Provide language support in assigned classrooms under the guidance of an ESL/Bilingual Teacher.
6. Assist with data collection for state and federal reports.
7. Direct families to appropriate community resources and/or agencies when necessary.
8. Assist with the supervision of students both before and after school as well as during emergency drills, assemblies, and between classes.
9. Respect confidentiality of all students' records and meetings. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
10. Supervise a group of students in the temporary absence of the certified teacher.
11. Attend all required training meetings and workshops.
12. Report potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
13. Report absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
14. Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal regulations.
15. Work well with all supervisors and other members of the team.
16. Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor or administrator.
Qualifications
Applicants must have Bilingual (Spanish and English Speaking), Illinois State-Approved Paraprofessional License or Professional Educators License (PEL); excellent communication skills; ability to work in a dynamic school environment; previous experience with English Language Learners
Salary/Benefits
1. Wage: $19.00/Hour; Pay Dates: 10th and 25th each month
2. Electronic Deposit
3. IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
4. Sick Leave Days: 12 days per year. Can accumulate up to 220 days.
5. Personal Leave Days: 1 day per year.
6. Paid Holidays: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Casimir Pulaski's Birthday, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
7. Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
8. Wellness Reimbursement Program