Bilingual Paraeducator – General Education & ELL Support

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is hiring a Paraeducator General Education to assist in classrooms, including ELL and small-group settings. The role supports instructional delivery under a certified teacher's supervision and helps maintain confidentiality within the school community.

Requirements include a Para Educator license, at least 60 college hours or a Para Pro/Work Keys option, and preferred bilingual Spanish/English capabilities for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License.
• Minimum 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; some assignments require bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small/whole group instructional lessons under supervision.
• Document and report 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.
• Attend meetings and staff development activities, providing observations and reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

Para Educator license

60 college hours / Para Pro or Work Keys

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is hiring a Paraeducator General Education to assist in classrooms, including ELL and small-group settings. The role supports instructional delivery under a certified teacher's supervision and helps maintain confidentiality within the school community.

Requirements include a Para Educator license, at least 60 college hours or a Para Pro/Work Keys option, and preferred bilingual Spanish/English capabilities for certain assignments.