ELL Parent Manager

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Administration / Manager
• Date Posted: 12/16/2025
• Location:
  
  Lincoln Center
• Closing Date: 12/26/2025
• District:
  Waukegan Community Unit District 60

The EL Parent Manager is responsible for implementing the goals and objectives of the EL/Bilingual Parent Education Program. The position reports to the Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Education.

• Plan, develop schedules, and coordinate Multicultural Celebrations, BPAC meetings, and EL parent workshops/classes outside of the FACE department; monitor implementation.
• Organize and maintain records for all classes sponsored by the Bilingual Department (advertising, attendance, evaluations).
• Actively seek and enlist presenters for parent classes.
• Assist instructors with facilities, equipment, curriculum, and supplies.
• Provide oversight of all classes in the EL Family workshop series.
• 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 utilizing support services.
• Develop and implement systems for tracking attendance of program participants.
• Supervise all EL parent workshops and events.
• Develop and conduct parent workshops.
• Collaborate with community partners for the benefit of EL students and parents, and all district families.
• Create a monthly EL parent newsletter and provide input for the department website.
• Collaborate and communicate with members of the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) department consistently.
• Assist in supervising the Family Support Managers in the Bilingual Department; monitor progress and resolve issues using the Early Warning Intervention System and other methods.
• Ensure Family Support Managers provide appropriate interventions for EL students in their respective buildings.
• Work collaboratively with EL department staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of information provided to parents.
• Assist with the ESL (STEPS) program coordination and facilitation.
• Manage the Bilingual Department website.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Biliterate in Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship, communication, and organizational skills with a demonstrated professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Proficient in written and oral English.
• Willingness to work non‑traditional hours, including nights and weekends.
• Capability to collaborate with a diverse team.
• Creative and innovative problem‑solving approach.
• High energy level.
• Computer literacy required.
• Desktop publishing skills a plus.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license required.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• High experience in a busy, highly energetic environment.
• Work experience with parents and schools is a plus.

Busy office environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

12 months.

Salary Structure.

This job description contains duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties are not exhaustive and may change based on district needs and funding. The position is funded with Title III funds and will be a year‑to‑year position based on need and funding.

Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date. Only online applications will be considered. Apply: www.wps
60.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 or disability.