What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Paraprofessional at the ALC position at Willmar School District?
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bilingual Paraprofessional – English and Spanish Speaking.
The Bilingual Paraprofessional provides academic support for limited English-speaking students, assists second language students in reading and language development, and communicates with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in two different languages (English and Spanish).
Bilingual Speaking and Writing required.
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of other languages.
Basic proficiency in routine aspects of a Bilingual Paraprofessional.
Planning activities that relate to similar situations and involves choices among familiar alternatives.
Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
Experience of up to one year in a job-related field (i.e.; working with children and families; working with diverse communities and families; etc.).
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
May 13, 2026
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bilingual Paraprofessional – English and Spanish Speaking.
The Bilingual Paraprofessional provides academic support for limited English-speaking students, assists second language students in reading and language development, and communicates with students, teachers, school personnel, and families in two different languages (English and Spanish).
Position
Bilingual Paraprofessional - English and Spanish
Location
Area Learning Center
Rate of Pay
$17.25 per hour
Hours Per Day
7
Schedule (Approximately)
7:45 am – 3:15 pm
Working Days per Year
173 – School Calendar 2026-2027
Benefits
Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.
- $8,945 Health Insurance Contribution
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Up to $750 in 403b Matching Funds
- Pension Plan - PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association
- Multiple Voluntary Benefits including:
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Medical Bridge
- Accident Coverage
- Critical Illness
- Identity Theft
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care)
- Paid Time Off
- Personal Leave - 2 Days
- Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days
Bargaining Unit
Master Agreement - Liaisons & Bilingual/Bicultural Staff
Qualifications Required
- Bilingual Speaking and Writing required.
- General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of other languages.
- Basic proficiency in routine aspects of a Bilingual Paraprofessional.
- Planning activities that relate to similar situations and involves choices among familiar alternatives.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Experience of up to one year in a job-related field (i.e.; working with children and families; working with diverse communities and families; etc.).
Testing Required
All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.
How to Apply
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Closing Date
Open until filled
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