Bilingual Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Bilingual Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
10/21/2026

Location:
Coventry Elementary School

Date Available:
11/03/2026

Closing Date:
Until filled
Title: Bilingual Paraprofessional

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Bilingual Paraprofessional. This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate sensitivity to language minority students and is aware of cultural differences
• Provide opportunities for students to practice and develop English language skills
• Provide additional practice, explanation and reinforcement of concepts presented by the teacher in either English or the native language
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, to complete lesson activities or assignments
• Perform duties directly related to the instructional program (i.e. preparing materials, etc.)
• Provide support directly related to students needs and needs of families (i.e. phone calls, notes, translations) as directed by staff
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff member
• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration and related service staff
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Assist students to complete lesson activities, assignment and assessments
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Assist staff with other activities when available
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period - indoors and outdoors when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) in the classroom
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their needs
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in native language.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.
• Must have desire to work with students

Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the para B must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Starting Rate $18.20/hour (Additional $1.25/hour for Bilingual Paraprofessional positions). Eligible for paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits.