Description:
Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a part-time bilingual (Spanish) community outreach liaison to address the needs of the ELL community in the school district.
Qualifications:
1. Completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. 2. Illinois teacher certification with the designation as a School Social Worker (Illinois Type 73) is preferred. 3. Experience in an elementary school programs and students with autism, mental impairment and early childhood characteristics is preferred. 4. Demonstrated strong behavioral and therapeutic skills. 5. Ability to work in a consulting environment. 6. Bilingual Spanish Required.
Working Conditions:
District 62 has approximately 4,800 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 year-around, K-8 school. This assignment will be in one elementary school in the district.
Application Procedure:
Applications are considered complete when all required items are submitted for review including: 1) an on-line application at www.d62.org/employment, 2) a letter of interest in the position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, and 4) three recent letters of recommendation from past or current professional employment. All required documents should be electronically attached to the on-line application.
Selection Procedure:
All applications will be reviewed by building committee and recommended for further interview consideration. After interviews are completed, the Associate Superintendent will make a recommendation to the Board of Education via the Superintendent.