Paraeducator CC 1:1

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator – Cross Categorical (including ELL) to support students with IEPs within a Specialized Student Services setting. You will work under direct supervision of a certified staff member, implement instructional lessons, and help maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

This 10-month role has a starting rate of $22.48/hr, requires a Para Educator license or 60 college hours (or ETS Para Pro/Work Keys), and values prior classroom

Qualifications

• Para Educator license or 60 college hours required.
• Passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams is acceptable.
• Experience with students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small group instructional lessons under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize self with goals for mainstream/IEP students and assist with related activities.
• Escort students within the building and maintain materials for lessons.
• Collaborate with the teacher, document student behavior, and attend staff meetings.
• Lift/assist with students as needed and support behavior programs.

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/28/2026


• Date Available:
  ASAP


• Closing Date:
  06/01/2027

Position / Title: Paraeducator – Cross Categorical (including ELL)

Bargaining Unit: DUEA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days: 195 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 starting rate for this role is $22.48/hr.