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Bilingual Family Support Summer 2022

Waukegan Community Unit District 60

Waukegan, IL | Full Time

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Waukegan Community Unit District 60 is Hiring a Bilingual Family Support Summer 2022 Near Waukegan, IL

JobID: 5588

Position Type:
Summer Projects

Date Posted:
2/1/2023

Location:
Lincoln Center

Closing Date:
03/10/2023

Bilingual Family Support for Summer School

Who We Are:

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 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. The District encompasses 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 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 Bilingual Manager of Family Support Services is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the EL/Bilingual Parent Education Program. The Bilingual Manager of Family Support Services will report to the Director of English Learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: All Functions are under the direction of the EL Director

Provides assigned schools with technical assistance relating to EL parent education and involvement activities; orients EL parents to their role in the educational process through presentations, written materials and parents meetings.

Identifies and provides information about community based resources related to parenting;

Confers with the Director and school personnel regarding families, EL parent needs, referral system and social service resources.

Assists in planning a referral system for families/EL parents regarding available community services and social services; makes referrals to outside agencies and follows up on referrals; assist families in coordinating with medical/health providers.

Operates various computer software applications programs

Keep abreast of current trends in social services and health care issues.

Monitor student attendance and report attendance interventions

Work to increase effective, meaningful and productive communication between EL parents and school staff.

Assist in developing and identifying strategies for providing ongoing support to families of identified students in need of specialized services or additional assistance.

Assists EL parents and school staff with efforts to improve student attendance.

Work cooperatively with the department Director, EL parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine appropriate actions to affect solutions to students on school related issues..

All actions must be in concert with the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the strategic plan of the Waukegan Public Schools.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

The Illinois educational system and relevant resources.

Cultural background needs and challenges of families served by the District.

Familiarity with goals and objectives of Bilingual Education and the District Bilingual Program.

District procedures, requirements and activities.

Effective parenting skills.

Health and social services related public and private agencies.

Child Care, health and development principles

Excellent translation skills both written and oral in Spanish and English.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability
required. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Must be Bilingual proficient, Spanish and English preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Will be required to work a flexible schedule

Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.

Required Staff Development May 31 and June 1, 2023 8:30am- 12:30 pm
Student attendance dates: June 5-30, 2023 ( mo school 6/19/23 in observance of Juneteenth)
PreK- 8th Grade student hours: 8:30 am 12:30 pm Monday through Thursday
PreK - 8th Grade Staff 8:15 am- 1:00pm Monday through Thursday
9- 12th Staff Student hours:M 8:15am - 1:45pm Monday through Thursday

Only online applications will be considered.
Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities
without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.