Bilingual Early Childhood Paraprofessional (SY26/27)

About the Role

This position provides support to the instructional program by assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in regular or self-contained classrooms. The Paraprofessional helps implement instructional plans, monitors student behavior, provides information to school personnel, and attends IEP meetings.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers in the classroom.
• Provides immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication).
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) to acquire and convey job-related information.
• Communicates with instructional staff, support personnel, and parents to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or special conditions.
• Maintains instructional materials and manual/electronic files to ensure availability and compliance with requirements.
• Monitors students in various school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, cafeteria) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides instruction to students in individual and group activities (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills) under teacher supervision to reinforce objectives and IEP plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related area.
• One of the following licenses:
  • Professional Educator License,
  • Substitute Teaching License,
  • Educator License with Stipulations (TBE), or
  • Educator License with Stipulations (PARA).
• Job-related experience is preferred.

Pay

Minimum starting salary for the 2026-2027 school year (6.0 hours per day) - Step 1: $29,310.90.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Flexible benefits plan
• 10 sick days
• 2 personal days
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit
• Employee assistance program