Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Job Description

Start Date:
Immediate

Terms of Employment:

• Location:
  
  Upper or Freshman Campus as assigned
• Calendar: 177 Day / School-Year Employee (prorated based upon start date)
• Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  Daily schedule varies between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Level: Paraprofessional Level 2
• Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours per day which includesa 15-min paid break
• Unpaid Meal Break: 30 minutes
• Hourly Rate: $18.00 / hr
• Benefits:
  Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Illinois Paraprofessional Licenseis required
• Must be fluent in English and in Spanish particularly in the areas of Speaking, Reading, and Writing
• 30 college hours preferred
• Must be flexible and adaptable to surroundings and situations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Computer experience preferred

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Assisting teachers/classroom with student behaviors and academics
• Provide language support for students assigned to English Learner Team.
• Assisting classroom teachers with accommodated materials.
• Assist in the translation of documents when asked.
• Work individually with students during approved time.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
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