General Education Paraeducator: Small-Group Instruction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension eligibility

Benefits per district

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator – General Education to support classroom instruction, including ELL and varied funding contexts. The role involves assisting with lessons, behavior documentation, and material preparation under supervision.

The position is 10 months, 6.5 hours per day, with benefits and pension eligibility per the district’s agreement. Prior paraeducator licensing is required or alternative licensure options noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• License as Para Educator or equivalent required.
• Minimum 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two WorkKeys exams.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons or related activities under teacher 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 as assigned, providing observations and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support experience

Education

Para Educator License

60 semester hours / ParaPro exam

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator – General Education to support classroom instruction, including ELL and varied funding contexts. The role involves assisting with lessons, behavior documentation, and material preparation under supervision.

The position is 10 months, 6.5 hours per day, with benefits and pension eligibility per the district’s agreement. Prior paraeducator licensing is required or alternative licensure options noted in the posting.