0.4 FTE Bilingual Assistant

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BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 

BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: BILINGUAL ASSISTANT/ PARAPROFESSIONAL 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred. 

2. Must meet ISBE Licensure requirements for student interaction 

3. Demonstrates native or near native oral and written fluency in Spanish. 

4. Demonstrates proficient use of the English language in written and oral forms to facilitate  communication with cooperating teachers. 

5. Establishes and maintains effective working relations with staff and the public. 

6. Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position/job. 

7. Possess good organizational and clerical skills. 

8. Able to demonstrate patience and gain student cooperation. 

9. Able to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring  and ensuring appropriate student behavior for all students. 

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of the cooperating teacher and/or Director of ELL Services SUPERVISES: Supervises students as assigned. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

A Bilingual Teaching Assistant, under general supervision, provides assistance to an ELL/Bilingual  Classroom Teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of  new language learning pupils in an ELL/bilingual setting; assists in the implementation of classroom  programs, including self-help and behavior management as well as instruction. A Bilingual Assistant  performs related duties as required or assigned.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to coordinate instruction for English language  learners. 

2. Communicate with mainstream and Special Service Teachers to facilitate student access to  special services. 

3. Assist with the administration of mandated English proficiency assessments which would  include ACCESS screening and testing and IMAGE. 

4. Interpret complex vocabulary and/or concepts to accelerate student comprehension. 5. Facilitate communication with parents. 

6. Provide assistance to the student(s) with other class projects and initiatives as deemed  appropriate. 

7. Assist in monitoring and supervising students during field trips and special school events. 

8. Supervise outdoor recess periods, lunch periods and bus supervision before and after school as  

      assigned and enforce expectations for student behavior.  

9. Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information. 

10. Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor(s). 

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB: This job may require the following: spending a portion of each day outdoors on the playground in a variety of weather conditions, occasional lifting of weights up  to 50 lbs., ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time. 

GENERAL COMMENTS: This job entails working with students in classroom and campus settings. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (completed by the Office of Human Resources): 

Calendar Days:

188

Hours per Day:

7.00

Wage Grid Lane:

T/AAA

Hourly Rate Starting Range:  

$21.31-$22.63

D220 Benefits

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Status:

BSEO - Classified

 

Rev. 11/23, 04/24, 3/2025

 

Posted By

Barrington Community Unit School District 220

515 West Main Sreet , Barrington, IL 60010
 

At the following locations

Barrington Middle School - Station Campus

215 Eastern Ave. , Barrrington, IL 60010



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