Paraeducator EN2 SESS

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 26,571 - 37,844; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is looking for a Para Educator to assist in providing a supportive learning environment for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The position entails implementing instructional lessons, supervising students during various activities, and working collaboratively with certified staff.

Candidates must have a para educator license and be physically capable of assisting students, including lifting and positioning. This is a 10-month position offering competitive pay based on union agreements.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid educator license.
• Ability to work closely with certified teachers.
• Capable of lifting and assisting students physically.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons under supervision.
• Supervise IEP'd students during various school activities.
• Collaborate with teachers on curriculum materials.

Skills

Experience working with students

Physical agility

Ability to follow IEP guidelines

Education

Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License

Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework

Job description

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 the students with an IEP. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. 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 IEP goals/objectives for students in the classroom.
• Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum.
• Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise IEP'd students during lunch, recess, arrival and departure times, and/or community trips during assigned work hours as needed.
• Help in the loading and unloading of student buses at school and on trips during assigned work hours as needed.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
• 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.

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; 6.75 hours per day.
• Benefits & Pension eligibility may apply, see attached for details.
• Salary and benefits established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.
• Minimum $23.38 per hour per union agreement.