EL Bilingual Interpreter Spanish Speaking

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Grant Funded Position
• Date Posted: 1/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Glenbard West
• Date Available:
  
  January 2026
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• District:
  Glenbard Township High School District 87

Position: EL Bilingual Interpreter /Aide Spanish Speaking

Building: Glenbard West H.S.

Term: 10 Month/176 days

Hours: 8 Hours daily, 176 days per year, student schedule

Licensed

Required:

ELS(PARA), SUB, or PEL

Supervisor: Assistant Director for Student Services, English Learners and District Equity

Rate of Pay: $19.50 per hour

Start Date: January 2026

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group term life/ADD insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF
• Paid leave

Assists teachers, students, and parents with interpreting and translating between the native language and English. Serves as a liaison between the native-language community and the school in helping each to understand the needs and the services of the school. Performs EL Interpreter Bilingual Aide tasks as assigned by the teacher and approved by the Assistant Director for Student Services, English Learners and District Equity.

• Ability to work with linguistically and culturally diverse students.
• Fluency in a language other than English and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and fluently in English and in the selected native language, Spanish, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Should be detailed, thorough, industrious, have knowledge of school procedures, and show evidence of successful experience in working with students.
• Exhibit personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• High School Graduate, or equivalent to.
• Bilingual in English and selected native language Spanish, with proficiency in reading, writing, interpreting, and translation.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely by demonstrating effective communication skills when interacting with other individuals and groups.

• Interprets verbal and translates written communication(s) for the purpose of assisting students, teachers, and parents in communicating effectively.
• Assists teachers in organizing and implementing instruction for students with the purpose of improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of devising special strategies for reinforcing materials of skills based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Instructs students individually or in groups, with lesson activities and assignments (e.g. helping teachers with daily classroom activities, modifying activities according to student needs and proficiency levels, reading to students/listening to students read, tutorial assistance, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists in maintaining various records (e.g. forms, student profile cards, attendance records, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and in compliance with EL program requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Encourages students to exhibit behaviors and study habits that will lead to academic success.
• Consults with teachers, counselors, nurses, attendance office, and/or administrators as may be required (e.g. selecting materials to be used, any concerns related to student, special information, special learning needs, cultural appreciation, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information regarding student activities and progress.
• Serves as a liaison between parents, students, and the school, explaining school policies, procedures, school support systems and services,…