Job Description
Russian Language EL Paraeducator Location Des Plaines, IL : JobID: 2000
Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - English Language Learners
Date Posted: 1/29/2024
Location: District 62 Schools
Closing Date: When filled
Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a Russian speaking EL Paraeducator at North Elementary School. Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education: ONE of the following: Associate's degree, 60 semesters of coursework, high school diploma with passing scores on ETS Parapro exam or ACT Workkeys The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English and Russian Description: The EL Paraeducator is responsible for: - Assisting classroom teachers and supporting instruction to meet EL program objectives. This EL Para has direct contact with students under the supervision of a classroom teacher, and must interact as part of the instructional team
- Collaborate with certified staff
- Assist in the assessment of students and communicate results to families (i.e. translation of assessments).
- Participate in Staff Development opportunities. (Must have 19.5 hours of PD yearly).
- Collaborate in parent involvement activities.
- Create a supportive, empathetic environment for students and parents.
- Communicate with parents, but don't initiate conferences/appointments.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the EL Director, EL Coordinator and /or principal.
- Translate appropriate academic materials from classroom teachers (written and/or oral), following order of priority: 1st- EL issues, 2nd- classroom issues
Working Conditions: District 62 has approximately 4,500 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school. The EL Paraeducator will be paid for 6.5 hours per day. The typical day schedule is from 8:40AM - 3:40 PM at the elementary schools and 8:00AM-3:00PM at the middle schools. Some variations in time may occur based upon the assignment. The EL Paraeducator reports to an assigned classroom teacher and the building principal. District 62 Paraeducators: - Work with students and teachers to provide instructional support for meeting instructional program objectives.
- Work with staff as a collaborative member of the instructional team.
- Work with students in toileting and feeding.
- Work with students with autism.
- Work with students individually or in small groups to review, reinforce, enrich or expand upon skills or concepts presented by the classroom teacher.
- Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom discipline. Alert the classroom teacher(s) to any behavioral problems that limit the students' ability to complete their assignments.
- Utilize confidential student information within school district guidelines for professional purposes only.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Application Procedure: Apply online at and complete the online application, including uploading a resume, letter of introduction, references and transcripts. Selection Procedure: All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be recommended for further interview consideration. After interviews are completed, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will make a recommendation to the Board of Education via the Superintendent. Email To A Friend Print Version
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