What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Family Support Manager for Summer School K-12 position at Waukegan Community Unit District 60?
- 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.
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree Required.
- Must be Bilingual proficient, Spanish and English required.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Experience working ESL students and multilingual families preferred.
JobID: 5588
Position Type:
Summer Projects
Summer Projects
Date Posted:
3/21/2026
3/21/2026
Location:
John R. Lewis Middle School
John R. Lewis Middle School
Closing Date:
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Bilingual Family Support Manager for Summer School K-12
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.
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.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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:
Qualifications:
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Will be required to work a flexible schedule.
Compensation: Per current hourly wages for paraprofessionals and is grant funded year-to-year.
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
Currently scheduled for:
Student attendance dates: June 2 through June 26, 2026
PreK- 8th Grade: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday
PreK- 8th Grade: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday
9-12th Grade Student attendance: Session A 8-11:30am Session B 12:15-3:45pm Monday through Thursday
Family Support Time: Session A: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Family Support Time: Session A: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Waukegan School District is not responsible for any unforeseen calendar changes that might be decided by the District.
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, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
Apply: www.wps60.org
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, disability or other protected category.