Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 6/11/2026 Location: Highland Elementary School Date Available: 08/10/2026 District: Meridian CUSD #223 MERIDIAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 223 JOB DESCRIPTION: Bilingual Paraprofessional Position Title: Bilingual Paraprofessional Reports to: Building Principal Mission Statement of District: To instruct and assist students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors. Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional endorsement on educator license issued by the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board
• Ability to communicate effectively in the selected native language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable disease
• Successful completion of a criminal background check