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Position Details
Position Type:
Administration/ Manager Date Posted:
10/30/2025 Location:
Lincoln Center Closing Date:
11/08/2025 District:
Waukegan Community Unit District 60 About the District
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 17,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses, encompassing portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and that academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need
The EL Parent Manager is responsible for implementing the goals and objectives of the EL/Bilingual Parent Education Program and reports to the Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, develop schedules, and coordinate the Multicultural Celebration, BPAC meetings and EL parent workshops/classes that are outside of the FACE department and monitor their implementation. Organize and maintain all records pertaining to classes organized/sponsored solely by the Bilingual Department (advertising, attendance, evaluations). Actively seek opportunities to enlist presenters for parent classes. Assist instructors with adequate facilities, equipment, curricula and supplies. Provide oversight to all classes in the EL Family workshop series and expand classes to meet program objectives. Maintain physical and electronic files. Provide timely and accurate reports to the Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Education. Follow up with program participants to ensure they are aware of and take advantage of support services within the program to guarantee success. Develop and implement systems for tracking attendance of program participants. Supervise all EL parent workshops and events; develop and conduct parent workshops. Collaborate closely with community partners for the benefit of EL students, parents and all district families. Create a monthly EL parent newsletter and provide input for the website. Communicate with members of the FACE department on a consistent basis. Assist in supervising the Family Support Managers in the Bilingual Department, monitor their progress and problem‑solve their issues on the Early Warning Intervention System and other methods. Work with Family Support Managers to ensure they provide appropriate intervention to EL students in their respective buildings. Work collaboratively with EL department staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of information to parents. Assist with ESL (STEPS) program coordination and facilitate the program. Manage the Bilingual Department website. Perform other duties as assigned. Special Knowledge/Skills
Biliterate in Spanish. Excellent interpersonal, relationship, communication, and organizational skills; demonstrates professionalism. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and adhere to short deadlines. Proficiency in written and oral English. Willingness to work non‑traditional hours such as nights and weekends. Ability to collaborate with a diverse team. Creative, innovative approach to problem solving. High energy level. Computer literacy required. Desktop publishing skills a plus. Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required. • High experience in a busy, highly energetic environment. • Work experience with parents and schools is a plus. Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Frequent in‑district travel; flexible schedule that includes evenings and occasionally weekends. Work Environment
Busy office environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions. Terms of Employment
12 months. Salary / Benefits
Salary Structure available upon request. Other
This job description contains duties and responsibilities that are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the District and employee and may be subject to change. This description is written primarily for position evaluation purposes; the principle activities are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position is funded with Title III funds and will be a year‑to‑year position based on need and funding. Application Deadline
Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered. Apply
www.wps60.org Equal Employment Opportunity
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
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Position Type:
Administration/ Manager Date Posted:
10/30/2025 Location:
Lincoln Center Closing Date:
11/08/2025 District:
Waukegan Community Unit District 60 About the District
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 17,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses, encompassing portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and that academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. What We Need
The EL Parent Manager is responsible for implementing the goals and objectives of the EL/Bilingual Parent Education Program and reports to the Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, develop schedules, and coordinate the Multicultural Celebration, BPAC meetings and EL parent workshops/classes that are outside of the FACE department and monitor their implementation. Organize and maintain all records pertaining to classes organized/sponsored solely by the Bilingual Department (advertising, attendance, evaluations). Actively seek opportunities to enlist presenters for parent classes. Assist instructors with adequate facilities, equipment, curricula and supplies. Provide oversight to all classes in the EL Family workshop series and expand classes to meet program objectives. Maintain physical and electronic files. Provide timely and accurate reports to the Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Education. Follow up with program participants to ensure they are aware of and take advantage of support services within the program to guarantee success. Develop and implement systems for tracking attendance of program participants. Supervise all EL parent workshops and events; develop and conduct parent workshops. Collaborate closely with community partners for the benefit of EL students, parents and all district families. Create a monthly EL parent newsletter and provide input for the website. Communicate with members of the FACE department on a consistent basis. Assist in supervising the Family Support Managers in the Bilingual Department, monitor their progress and problem‑solve their issues on the Early Warning Intervention System and other methods. Work with Family Support Managers to ensure they provide appropriate intervention to EL students in their respective buildings. Work collaboratively with EL department staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of information to parents. Assist with ESL (STEPS) program coordination and facilitate the program. Manage the Bilingual Department website. Perform other duties as assigned. Special Knowledge/Skills
Biliterate in Spanish. Excellent interpersonal, relationship, communication, and organizational skills; demonstrates professionalism. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and adhere to short deadlines. Proficiency in written and oral English. Willingness to work non‑traditional hours such as nights and weekends. Ability to collaborate with a diverse team. Creative, innovative approach to problem solving. High energy level. Computer literacy required. Desktop publishing skills a plus. Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required. • High experience in a busy, highly energetic environment. • Work experience with parents and schools is a plus. Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Frequent in‑district travel; flexible schedule that includes evenings and occasionally weekends. Work Environment
Busy office environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions. Terms of Employment
12 months. Salary / Benefits
Salary Structure available upon request. Other
This job description contains duties and responsibilities that are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the District and employee and may be subject to change. This description is written primarily for position evaluation purposes; the principle activities are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position is funded with Title III funds and will be a year‑to‑year position based on need and funding. Application Deadline
Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered. Apply
www.wps60.org Equal Employment Opportunity
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
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