Paraeducator - Cross Categorical

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with IEPs in a Cross Categorical setting, including ELL. This 10-month role reports to the Building Principal and Assigned Teacher in Specialized Student Services.

You will implement instructional lessons under supervision, help with behavioral programs, prepare materials, document student progress, and collaborate with teachers. The position requires licensure as a Para Educator or equivalent and typically involves

Qualifications

• Para Educator license or equivalent required.
• Minimum education requirement: completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.

Responsibilities

• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Education

Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License

Minimum education: 60 semester hours or ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams

Job description

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 the ETSPara 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.

Postings current as of 10/25/2026 9:52:40 AM CST.