Paraeducator Cross Category SE

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

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator – Cross Categorical (including ELL) to support classrooms under certified staff supervision. The role focuses on assisting with IEP-driven instruction, behavior support, and materials preparation while maintaining confidentiality and district policies.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional activities, aligning with IEP goals, and collaborating with teachers.

Qualifications

• Para Educator license or equivalent is required.
• Must have 60 semester hours or pass ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Experience with students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize with IEP goals for mainstream/IEP students.
• Assist in implementing functional community-based curriculum.
• Follow behavioral programs and procedures.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher and prepare/maintain materials.
• Escort students within the building as directed.
• Assist with tasks related to students' IEP.
• Provide input on student-para interactions.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Classroom support

Collaboration with teachers

Student behavior documentation

Education

Para Educator License or equivalent

60 semester hours or ETS Para Pro / Work Keys

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Timber Trails Elementary
• 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: 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 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.
• This position includes benefits.
• Minimum $22.48per hour per union agreement.