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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.