Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - CC SESS 1:1

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Long Term Substitute Paraeducator for CC SESS 1:1 at McKinley Elementary to support students with IEPs under supervision of certified staff.

Position includes 10-month assignment with duties aligning to district policies. Candidate should hold a Para Educator license or equivalent and meet education requirements specified by the district.

Qualifications

• Para Educator license or equivalent required.
• 60 semester hours or passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small group instructional lessons under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize with goals/objectives for mainstream/IEP students.
• 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.
• Assist with activities related to students' IEP.
• Lift, transfer, or assist with toileting as needed.
• Provide input to the classroom teacher regarding student-para interactions.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with students

Education

Para Educator License or equivalent

60 college hours or Para Pro/Work Keys

Job description

Long Term Substitute Paraeducator - CC SESS 1:1 JobID: 46288

• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Location: McKinley Elementary
• Date Available: 08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title:

Paraeducator – Cross Categorical (including ELL)

Bargaining Unit:

DUEA

Department/Location:

Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days:

193

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 hourly rate for this position is $18.57/hr.

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.
• This is covering a LOA from8/24/26 - 12/18/26.