What are the responsibilities and job description for the EL (Russian Language) Paraeducator at Chippewa Middle School position at Des Plaines School District 62?
- Hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/What-is-Paraprofessional.pdf
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- This position is part of the Des Plaines Educational Support Personnel Association and salaries are part of the collective bargaining agreement. Salary information can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/D62DPESPA
- Benefits information can be found here: https://ccsd62.benefithub.com/app/home
JobID: 2128
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - English Language Learners
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant - English Language Learners
Date Posted:
1/21/2025
1/21/2025
Location:
District 62 Schools
District 62 Schools
Date Available:
2/2025
2/2025
Closing Date:
When filled
When filled
Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking an EL Paraeducator for the 2024-2025 school year at Chippewa Middle School.
Qualifications:
Position Information:
The EL Paraeducator is responsible for:
District Information:
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.
Application Procedure:
Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/D62Hires and complete the online application, including uploading a resume, letter of introduction, references and transcripts.
Compensation Information:
The position starting salary is $18.00 per hour including fully paid individual health benefits. (Those with 3 years of experience as a paraeducator or who hold a Bachelors degree will have a starting salary of $19.00 per hour.)
The position starting salary is $18.00 per hour including fully paid individual health benefits. (Those with 3 years of experience as a paraeducator or who hold a Bachelors degree will have a starting salary of $19.00 per hour.)
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.
Salary : $18 - $19
