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Bilingual Paraprofessional (multiple positions)

I-KAN Area Schools Application Consortium
Full-time
On-site
Illinois, United States

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:
      8/21/2025

  • Location:
      District Wide

  • District:
      Kankakee School District 111
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    Position Title: 

    Bilingual Paraprofessional

    Payroll/Personnel Type: 

    9 Month 

    Job #: 

    5321

    Reports to: 

    Principal

    Shift Length: 

    7.35

    Union Eligibility: 

    Eligible 

    Starting Salary

    18.04 Hourly

     

     

     

    Position Summary: The primary function of the Teacher Assistant II Bilingual – ESL will be to perform the duties required to assist the teacher with paperwork, classroom activities and general supervision of children identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) students; instruct and aid students in the acquisition of English language skills and the culture of American society and American school. 

     

     Essential Functions: 

     
    • Distribute teaching material to students and assist with reading, completion of papers and questions from students  

    • Supervise standardized testing and makeup work as assigned by teacher 

    • Collect completed assignments and tests 

    • Help students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts and skills using guides prepared or approved by the teacher 

    • Make copies for classroom projects as instructed, research learning resources, set up projects and clean areas after completion 

    • Maintain order in the classroom, school and on school grounds, particularly during lunch, before, after and between classes, reporting any incidents or concerns to the proper authority 

    • Take class attendance and submit attendance reports 

    • Check and correct homework and tests using answer sheets or electronic marking devices 

    • Escort students to designated areas for other classes 

    • Decorate and maintain bulletin boards and other learning displays in accordance with the season or current lesson topic 

    • Attend staff meetings and parent/teacher conferences to provide and receive information

    • Perform related duties or special projects

     

     

     

     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

     
    • Ability to fluently speak and write in English and at least one other language 

    • Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written and oral form 

    • Ability to effectively work, interact, and verbally communicate with children and adults 

    • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

    • Good organizational skills and capable of performing multiple tasks



     

    Qualifications: 

     
    • Holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent

    • A minimum of 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of high education OR has passed a test of basic skills (the ETS Paraprofessional or ACT Work Keys) OR holds an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

     

     

     

    Physical Requirements:  

     
    • Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle 

    • Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body 

    • Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree 

     

     

     

    Working Conditions and Environment: 

     
    • Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/classroom environment  

    • Very limited or no exposure to physical risk 

     

     Disclaimer: 

     

    The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with 

     

    Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 

     

     

     

    Review/Approvals: 

     

     

     

    _____________________________________              _________________________________________

     

    Employee                                       Date                     Immediate Supervisor Date 

     

       

     

     

     

    _______________________________________  

     

    Human Resources Date 

     

      

     

    In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin. 

     

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

     

    Interested candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org

     

    Dr. James L. Henderson

     

    Interim Assistant Superintendent of People Services

     

    EOE/AA/D/V