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MERIDIAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 223

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Bilingual Paraprofessional

Position Title:   Bilingual Paraprofessional

Reports to:       Building Principal

Mission Statement of District:

To instruct and assist students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Paraprofessional endorsement on educator license issued by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board 
3. Ability to communicate effectively in the selected native language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
4. Evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease
5. Successful completion of a criminal background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:        

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in the use of office computer equipment, related software applications, and other standard office machines
• Able to communicate effectively with students and parents both verbally and in writing.
• Assist the teacher with classroom instructional tasks as assigned, including reading and listening to students, and reviewing their work.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in communicating with parents.
• Translate orally between the native language and English for students, parents, and school staff.
• Translate written materials between the native language and English, including correspondence, forms, applications, notices, instructional materials, and other written materials of the school.
• Assist teachers in the planning, organizing and implementing of instruction for students in the Bilingual and English as a Second Language Programs. Instruction is to be centered on the mastery of the Core Curriculum Content Standards, the mastery of written and oral English, the mastery of the written and oral native language, and an understanding of both American and the native language history, cultures, and traditions.
• Serve as a tutor for students when requested by the teacher.
• Serve as a liaison between parents, students, and the school, explaining school policies, procedures, services, programs, and the goals of the instructional program. Visit homes when requested to assist with the student's transition between home and school.
• Translating for registering students in the building.
• Making phone calls to pre-k student families for registration.
• Calling parents of sick students for nurse.  Translating during sight and hearing tests for nurse.
• Answering phone calls for parents.  Calling parents as needed.
• Calling transportation department to see what buses students are on and for pick up and drop off changes.
• Calling families for free and reduced lunch application questions.
• Translating for parents and staff at IEP meetings
• Writing library book notices.
• Translating for p/t conferences
• Calling and translating in person for truancy.
• Translate permission slips
• Calling parents about needing vaccinations for the nurse.
• Calling parents for speech therapy.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Prompt arrival and full effort throughout the duration of every shift.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and board policy.
• Work cooperatively with other school personnel, students and parents.
• Meet, as required, with students, parents, administrators and/or consultants. 
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records and maintain confidentiality of same as required by law, board policy or building/department procedures.
• Maintain student discipline with a focus on student safety in accordance with Board policy.
• Assist the student one on one with all instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the teacher. 
• Assist the student with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher. 
• Observe student behavior and learning, communicating observations regularly with the teacher. 
• Assist the teacher with clerical work, record keeping, and preparation of instructional materials, set up of centers, preparation of displays and bulletin boards, and other noninstructional tasks as assigned. 
• Assist the teacher and student with cleanup from activities. 
• Assist the student with movement among activities. 
• Assist the student with the use of specialized equipment. 
• Assist the teacher with supervision of the student. 
• Communicate with parents as directed by the teacher/supervisor. 
• Accompany and assist the teacher in supervision of student on approved instructional field trips. 
• Arrange furniture and equipment as necessary to accommodate student for various learning activities and experiences. 
• Assist student with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from school. 
• Help student with clothing, grooming, health habits, and bathroom activities. 
• Communicate to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of student. 
• Assist the teacher in managing interruptions and emergencies. 
• Maintain a safe working condition and safely operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities. 
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend required meetings. 
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and effective work ethic. 
• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school. 
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties in accordance with the law and Board policy. 
• Identify problems and proactively resolve issues.
• Complete tasks in the expected or assigned time frame without the need for re-direction from supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to applicable laws and guidelines, including but not limited to, the Illinois School Code, State Board of Education rules and regulations, School Board policies and procedures, all federal and state laws and rules as they relate to the position, and contractual obligations, where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit 25-50% of the day; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel 25-50% of the day; talk and hear 50-75% of the day; reach with hands and arms (occasionally above the shoulder) 25-50% of the day; and stand and walk 50-75% of the day.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Other physical demands of the positions include: regular bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting/turning/balancing, reaching above shoulder/outward, and typing/keyboarding.

In the work environment, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in typical interior/office environmental conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Term of Employment:    At Will 

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Evaluation:Annually by Building Principal or designee

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position.  This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures.  Job functions are subject to modification.

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