Paraeducator CC SE 1:1

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 in Elgin, IL is seeking a Paraeducator Cross Categorical (including ELL) to support classroom instruction for students with IEPs under direct supervision of a certified staff member. The role emphasizes maintaining confidentiality and following district procedures.

Responsibilities include implementing lessons, supporting goals for mainstream/IEP students, supervising classroom activities, and collaborating with teachers.

Qualifications

• Requires Para Educator license or equivalent.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework or a passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working 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/objectives for students in classroom.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum as assigned.
• Follow through on 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 for students' IEP.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom experience

Education

Para Educator license or equivalent

60 college hours or Para Pro/Work Keys

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Job description

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 the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge

• Effective communication skills.
• 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.

Salary Information

• 6.75 hours per day.
• This position includes benefits.
• Minimum $22.48 per hour per union agreement.