Paraeducator

Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Experience-based pay increases

Job summary

Willowbrook Middle School in South Beloit, IL is seeking a paraeducator to work alongside teachers in the general education setting, delivering instructional and behavioral support to assigned students. The role requires effective communication with staff, assistance with classroom activities, accommodations, and behavior management under supervision of a certified teacher.

Certification is not required to start, but licensure must be attained within 40 school days.

Qualifications

• Must be prepared to obtain licensure within 40 school days.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to assigned student(s) in general education.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and administration.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Student support

Behavioral support

Job description

Willowbrook Middle School is looking to hire a paraeducator. Responsibilities include:

• Work effectively in a team environment, providing responsive instructional and behavioral support to assigned student(s) in the general education setting
• Effectively communicate with teachers and administration
• Assist student(s) with classroom activities under the direction of a certified teacher
• Assist with instructional accommodations and modifications designed by special and regular education teachers
• Work with special education students in academic course curriculum as outlined by teacher(s)
• Assist with the behavioral management system under the direction of the teacher, including daily charting of academic and/or behavioral progress
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Candidates do not need the paraprofessional certification to start, but must be prepared to attain licensure within the first 40 school days and have a background check. Compensation is $15.75/hour with possible addition for experience, retirement incentives, and paid sick and personal days.