DuPage County ROE
Position Type:
Support Staff/Bilingual Spanish Aide
Date Posted: 8/26/2025
Location: Glen Crest Middle School
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Once Filled
District: Community Consolidated District 89
Position Summary : CCSD 89 is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Aide (English/Spanish) for the 2025-2026 school year. In this role one assists the EL/Bilingual teacher and students with instruction in general daily classroom activities as assigned by teaching staff. This person is responsible for monitoring the academic and behavioral performances of one or more assigned students. The Instructional Aide (or Paraprofessional) works under the direct supervision of an assigned teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(Other duties may be assigned.)
Makes decisions and demonstrates leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals and interests of the district and of students. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, staff and students. Assists teacher in maintaining student discipline and with classroom instruction. May escort children to and from various instructional areas or classrooms. Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units. Coordinates the use audio-visual equipment and computers for the classroom. Handles reports and related clerical functions with the teacher including daily attendance and student assessment of academic or behavioral progress. Keeps daily logs of student behavior and learning as directed by the classroom teacher. Prepares and/or assists with various curricula; such as physical education, as directed. Evaluates student performance under the supervision of the classroom teacher Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up on learning activities. Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned Advises the classroom teacher or principal immediately of the existence of any problems deemed to warrant prompt attention, advice or intervention. Performs special assignments and other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or school administration. Qualifications - Experience - Knowledge Requirements:
Completion of requirements for a high school diploma. A college or university degree is preferred. Proper Licensing (Sub or Para license) from ISBE. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Paraprofessional Certification including completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of college or university credit and a Letter of Approval from the Regional Office of Education. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed. Experience with the supervision of children in group settings. Previous work in childcare is preferred. Experience with Apple computer systems and office production software. Skills Required:
Ability to read, interpret and write written and verbal information, write professional correspondence, routine reports, and speak effectively with the general public and staff in both English and Spanish. Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic mathematics concepts of general mathematics and algebra related to school district information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form in English and Spanish. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to operate a computer and related software in an Apple environment. Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with time constraints. Keyboarding or word processing speed test must be passed at 30 words per minute without error. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to operate work equipment such as a computer and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to change focus. The job frequently requires long term, continuous use of keyboarding. Frequent use of Salary and Benefits:
All non-certified staff that fall under the Support Professional Association "SPA" are placed on a salary schedule according to position and experience as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The hourly range for this position is: $18.50-$22.25
Non-Certified staff experience 12 sick days and 2 personal days of paid time off. All full-time staff have the privilege of partaking in our health and dental insurance programs, these include 90% Board paid health insurance for the employee and 100% Board paid dental insurance for the individual staff member.
Application Procedure:
Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including the following: 1) an on-line application for this position, 2) a letter of interest in this position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, 4) three (3) recent letters of recommendation from past or current employment related to this position and 5) a copy of your current resume. CCSD89 uses an on-line application that is available at http://www.ccsd89.org/. All required documents should be electronically attached to your application. Due to limited office resources applicants should not call the district office at this time. Internal candidates do not need to complete the on-line application or submit the documents required of all other applicants for this position.
Date Posted: 8/26/2025
Location: Glen Crest Middle School
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Once Filled
District: Community Consolidated District 89
Position Summary : CCSD 89 is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Aide (English/Spanish) for the 2025-2026 school year. In this role one assists the EL/Bilingual teacher and students with instruction in general daily classroom activities as assigned by teaching staff. This person is responsible for monitoring the academic and behavioral performances of one or more assigned students. The Instructional Aide (or Paraprofessional) works under the direct supervision of an assigned teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(Other duties may be assigned.)
Makes decisions and demonstrates leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals and interests of the district and of students. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, staff and students. Assists teacher in maintaining student discipline and with classroom instruction. May escort children to and from various instructional areas or classrooms. Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units. Coordinates the use audio-visual equipment and computers for the classroom. Handles reports and related clerical functions with the teacher including daily attendance and student assessment of academic or behavioral progress. Keeps daily logs of student behavior and learning as directed by the classroom teacher. Prepares and/or assists with various curricula; such as physical education, as directed. Evaluates student performance under the supervision of the classroom teacher Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up on learning activities. Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned Advises the classroom teacher or principal immediately of the existence of any problems deemed to warrant prompt attention, advice or intervention. Performs special assignments and other duties as determined by the classroom teacher or school administration. Qualifications - Experience - Knowledge Requirements:
Completion of requirements for a high school diploma. A college or university degree is preferred. Proper Licensing (Sub or Para license) from ISBE. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Paraprofessional Certification including completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of college or university credit and a Letter of Approval from the Regional Office of Education. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed. Experience with the supervision of children in group settings. Previous work in childcare is preferred. Experience with Apple computer systems and office production software. Skills Required:
Ability to read, interpret and write written and verbal information, write professional correspondence, routine reports, and speak effectively with the general public and staff in both English and Spanish. Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic mathematics concepts of general mathematics and algebra related to school district information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form in English and Spanish. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to operate a computer and related software in an Apple environment. Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with time constraints. Keyboarding or word processing speed test must be passed at 30 words per minute without error. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to operate work equipment such as a computer and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to change focus. The job frequently requires long term, continuous use of keyboarding. Frequent use of Salary and Benefits:
All non-certified staff that fall under the Support Professional Association "SPA" are placed on a salary schedule according to position and experience as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The hourly range for this position is: $18.50-$22.25
Non-Certified staff experience 12 sick days and 2 personal days of paid time off. All full-time staff have the privilege of partaking in our health and dental insurance programs, these include 90% Board paid health insurance for the employee and 100% Board paid dental insurance for the individual staff member.
Application Procedure:
Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including the following: 1) an on-line application for this position, 2) a letter of interest in this position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, 4) three (3) recent letters of recommendation from past or current employment related to this position and 5) a copy of your current resume. CCSD89 uses an on-line application that is available at http://www.ccsd89.org/. All required documents should be electronically attached to your application. Due to limited office resources applicants should not call the district office at this time. Internal candidates do not need to complete the on-line application or submit the documents required of all other applicants for this position.