1:1 Paraeducator – Special Ed & ELL Support

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator for Cross Categorical (including ELL) support within Specialized Student Services. You will assist certificated staff by implementing instructional lessons and supporting students with IEP goals in a classroom setting.

The role involves lifting and assisting with activities, collaboration with teachers, and maintaining confidentiality. This is a 10-month position with salary details defined by the district’s agreement.

Qualifications

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

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

60 semester hours of college coursework or passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator for Cross Categorical (including ELL) support within Specialized Student Services. You will assist certificated staff by implementing instructional lessons and supporting students with IEP goals in a classroom setting.

The role involves lifting and assisting with activities, collaboration with teachers, and maintaining confidentiality. This is a 10-month position with salary details defined by the district’s agreement.