Bilingual Instructional Aide (#98686)

VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Instructional Aide position for the 2026-2027 School Year.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a licensed staff member the paraprofessional performs functions assisting in the educational, functional, and social development of students. The Instructional Aide is responsible for performing tasks that support student access to instructional activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists and guides students with academic tasks and functional skills as assigned by teacher/clinician.
• Supervises and assists students with transitions in classroom and educational settings, during structured and unstructured activities, within and outside of the school building.
• Works with students individually or in small groups as assigned to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist with record-keeping as needed to track and record student progress
• Implement established classroom management strategies to ensure student safety, a supportive and responsive learning environment for all, and student engagement in learning activities
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as directed.
• Apply all rules and procedures governing safety protocols and methods of assistance for students
• Collaborate and cooperate with classroom teachers and other staff in order to coordinate instructional plans for students and prepare for activities.
• Use computers, instructional technology, assistive devices, equipment and materials necessary for student and teacher support; utilize computers and software applications when necessary (e.g., Google Suite), and support students in use of the same.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development as needed/requested.
• Assist students with technology devices, instructional programs, and related issues to support engagement in learning activities
• Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• Minimum valid Illinois Professional Educator License with stipulations, endorsed for Paraprofessional Educator (see current IL qualifications for licensure)
• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent with 30 hours of college coursework

 
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated, energetic, adaptable to change in the workplace; initiative and follow-through with responsibilities
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Academic proficiency in mathematics and language arts (reading/writing/comprehension), and ability to support students with grade level content.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Knowledge of curriculum materials and instructional techniques desirable
• Professionalism as a student role model and in the performance of duties as a colleague
• Bilingual paraprofessional positions require fluency in speaking and writing in designated language to support translation of materials and interpreting if appropriate

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Work is performed within the school/district environment where unusual temperature, noise, and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Work requires the employee to perform the following critical physical demands of the job in the school or district office setting as applicable:

• Ability to regularly communicate verbally, see, and hear.
• Ability to pull, push, ambulate, perform tasks from standing and seated position, and use fine motor manipulation during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to maneuver and physically assist students as necessary

 
PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE: Salary is in accordance with the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
 
Benefits:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• IMRF contribution included in base salary
• 403B

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  The Salary and work year is 182 days and is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Valley View Council and the Board of Education. A Physical exam and a negative Tuberculosis test are required. FLSA Non-Exempt.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with resume, current transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last twelve (12) months.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Open Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable. Equal Opportunity Employer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER