Paraeducator Early Childhood (EC) SE

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Paraeducator – Early Learners to support ALL Early Learner Classrooms at Fox Meadow Elementary. The role reports to the Building Principal/Early Learning Administrator and assigned teacher, and works under direct supervision to create a conducive learning environment for students.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing materials, implementing behavior plans, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• Requires paraprofessional licensing or equivalent.
• Associates degree or higher required.
• Experience supporting early learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instruction under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Collaborate with teacher; prepare and maintain materials.
• Learn goals for individual students and assist in achieving them.
• Support behavioral programs and document student progress.
• Assist with bus loading/unloading during shifts.
• Escort students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Attend staff meetings and development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Paraprofessional Educator License

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/29/2026
• Location:
  Fox Meadow Elementary
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  06/01/2027

Position / Title:

Paraeducator – Early Learners (for ALL Early Learner Classrooms)

Bargaining Unit:

DUEA

Department/Location:

Early Learners

Calendar Days:

193

Reports To:

Building Principal/Early Learning Administrator and Assigned Teacher

JD Revision Date:

07/17/2024

Supervises:

N/A

Function / Position Summary

To support the early learner program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs of the students. 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 instruction under the direction and/or supervision of a certified teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
• Familiarize self with goals and objectives for individual students in the classroom.
• Facilitate implementation of behavioral programs and procedures.
• Document student behavior and learning as directed by the teacher.
• Help in loading and unloading student buses during assigned work hours.
• Escort students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Paraprofessional Educator License, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
• Minimum education requirement for a Paraprofessional Educator License is: associates degree or higher, completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a high school diploma or GED with 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.
• The starting rate for this role is $23.38/hr.

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 3:33:01 AM CST.