Paraeducator Cross Categorical SE

Illinois School District U-46; United States; Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator – Cross Categorical (including ELL) at Canton Middle School to support students with IEPs in a structured classroom setting. You will work under direct supervision of a certified staff member to implement instructional activities and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with lessons, preparing materials, supervising students, documenting behavior, and collaborating with teachers on IEP goals.

Qualifikationen

• Para Educator License is required.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Experience with students in an educational setting is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist certified teacher with instructional lessons for IEP students.
• Prepare and maintain instructional materials.
• Escort students within the building.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher on IEP-related tasks.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities.
• Follow established behavioral programs and procedures.
• Lift and assist with students as needed.

Kenntnisse

Student support

Classroom assistance

Behavior monitoring

Staff communication

Ausbildung

Para Educator License

60 semester hours / ETS Para Pro / Work Keys

Jobbeschreibung

• Date Posted:10/9/2026
• Location:Canton Middle School
• 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.
• Minimum $22.48per hour per union agreement.