Bilingual Paraeducator

Sylvania; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Specialized Paraeducator to support students with special needs on a daily basis, providing physical, emotional, and academic assistance. You will help students access the district’s special education program and work under classroom teachers and administrators.

The role involves reinforcing skills, assisting with tests, and adapting materials to individual needs while maintaining confidentiality and a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate degree or 60 college credit hours or passing ETS is required.
• ParaPRO Assessment Test is required.
• ELS with Paraprofessional Endorsement is required.
• Experience and training to work effectively with students in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of computers or ability and willingness to learn.
• Evidence of emotional stability and maturity.
• Able to lift 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Assists with achievement and diagnostic tests as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists in devising strategies to reinforce materials based on individual needs.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Provides resources to classroom teachers, substitutes, and principals.
• Guides students in independent study and remedial work.
• Alerts teachers to special information or concerns about students.
• Offers guidance and encouragement as students learn new skills.
• Transports students as needed.
• Assists with feeding as needed.
• Maintains relevant student information and documentation.
• Assists in adapting materials for individual learning.
• Supports IEP-mandated teaching methods.
• Assists with personal hygiene as needed.
• Establishes positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Participates in in-service training as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Computer literacy

Emotional stability

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS

Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement

Job description

TITLE: SPECIALIZED PARAEDUCATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS (Educational Testing Service)
• ParaPRO Assessment Test
• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement
• Experience and training to work effectively with students in an educational setting
• Knowledge of computers or ability and willingness to learn
• Evidence of emotional stability and maturity
• Able to lift 35 pounds

REPORTS TO:

CLASSROOM TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

SUPERVISOR:

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for working with special education students on a daily basis, providing physical, emotional, and academic support. Assists students in accessing the district’s special education program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual students or small groups in the reinforcement of skills;
• Assists with achievement and diagnostic tests as assigned by the teacher;
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on individual needs, interests and abilities;
• Assists in the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips;
• Serves as a resource person to the classroom teacher, substitute teacher; and principal;
• Guides students in independent study, enrichment work and remedial work assigned by the teacher;
• Alerts the teacher to any special information or concerns about individual students;
• Offers guidance and encouragement as students learn new skills;
• Transports students to and from the bus or other locations as needed;
• Assists with feeding as needed;
• Helps document and maintain relevant student information;
• Assists in adapting and developing materials to facilitate individual learning;
• Supports teaching methods as described on the student’s Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.);
• Assists with personal hygiene as needed;
• Establishes positive relationships with students, staff, and parents in accordance with district policy;
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information;
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by employee’s supervisor, who they report to, or Central Office Administrators.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

174 day Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE:

In accordance with the USW (United Steelworkers) Negotiated Agreement

This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.