Bilingual Tutor - Summer School; positions enrollment

Overview

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

The Elementary Bilingual Tutor is directly responsible to the assigned classroom teacher, building principal and building principal's designee and in-directly responsible to the Director of the Bilingual & Multilingual Department.

• Assist classroom teacher in group work, supplemental practice, and other classroom activities;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing in language identified;
• Respond to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner;
• Demonstrate initiative for recognizing and resolving issues, concerns, or problems;
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups toward task accomplishment;
• Assist school personnel in obtaining specific information;
• Assist in implementing collaborative activities for students;
• Provide interpretation and translation in regards to student progress, if needed and directed by the classroom teacher;
• Disseminate pertinent information to appropriate parties;
• Provide language assistance to students in academic settings;
• Represent the District to outside shareholders in a professional and supportive manner;
• Complete and maintain all required records;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

• Paraprofessional License
• Must be bilingual proficient, Spanish and English preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Endorsement(s): Paraprofessional Educator Pre-Kindergarten through Age 21

Compensation: Per current hourly wages for paraprofessionals and is grant funded year-to-year.

Professional Development May 28, 2026

Student attendance dates: June 2 through June 30, 2026

PreK- 8th Grade Student attendance: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday

9-12th Grade Student attendance: Session A 8 - 11:30am Session B 12:15 - 3:45pm Monday through Thursday

Waukegan School District is not responsible for any unforeseen calendar changes that might be decided by the District.

Only online applications will be considered.

Apply: www.wps
60.org

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.