Paraeducator CC BIL SE

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator – General Education to support classroom instruction including ELL, with varying funding sources. You will reinforce lessons, assist individual students and small groups, and report on student progress under supervision of certified staff.

Applicants should have a Para Educator license or equivalent and may need 60 college hours or pass the Para Pro exam; experience with students in an educational setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Para Educator license or provisional license required.
• Minimum 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing Para Pro exam or two Work Keys tests.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small/whole group instructional lessons or related activity under supervision of the assigned certified teacher.
• 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 as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

60 semester hours of college coursework

Passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam

Two Work Keys exams

Job description

Position / Title: Paraeducator – General Education (including ELL, class size, and different funding sources)

Bargaining Unit: DUEA

Department/Location: Assigned Elementary/Secondary School

Calendar Days: 195 Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher

JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

Enhance the student's mastery of concepts and academic skills in targeted subject areas based on student/classroom needs. Reinforce classroom instruction for individual student or small/whole groups. 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/whole group instructional lessons or related activity under the supervision of the assigned certified teacher.
• 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 as requested.
• 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

• Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position; 6.5 hours per day.
• Benefits & Pension eligibility may apply, see attached for details.
• Salary and benefits established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.
• Minimum $22.48per hour per union agreement.

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 7:02:16 AM CST.