Paraeducator CC SE

Illinois School District U-46; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator for Cross Categorical support (including ELL) in Specialized Student Services. The role requires working under a certified staff member to foster a learning environment and protect confidentiality.

Responsibilities include implementing lessons, supporting IEP goals, documenting behavior, collaborating with teachers, and assisting with student care and mobility as needed. Salary starts at $22.48/hr for a 10-month position.

Qualifications

• License required: Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator.
• Minimum 60 college hours or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize with goals for mainstream/IEP students.
• Support functional community-based curriculum as assigned.
• Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
• Escort students within the building as directed by the classroom teacher.

Skills

IEP understanding

Student supervision

Collaboration

Education

Para Educator License or equivalent

60 college hours or ETS Para Pro/Work Keys

Job description

Paraeducator - Cross Categorical (including ELL)

Bargaining Unit: DUEA

Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days: 195

Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher

JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To support the program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of students with an IEP. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small group instructional lessons under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize self with goals/objectives for mainstream/IEP students in the classroom.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum as assigned.
• Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
• Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher
• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher by assisting with any related activity specific to the students' IEP.
• Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc. (this is special skills only)
• Provide input to the classroom teacher regarding student-para interactions.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
• Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on theETSPara Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only)
• Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.
• The starting rate for this role is $22.48/hr.