Paraeducator Gen Ed

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

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator General Education to reinforce classroom instruction and support student mastery of concepts in targeted subjects. The role involves working under the supervision of a certified staff member and assisting with small or whole-group activities.

The position is 10 months, 6.5 hours per day, with benefits and pension eligibility per the district’s contract. Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred for some assignments, and candidates must hold

Qualifications

• Must hold a Para Educator license or equivalent.
• 60 college hours or approved alternative (ETS Para Pro or Work Keys).
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small/whole group instructional lessons or related activity under the supervision of the assigned certified teacher.
• Document and report 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.
• Attend meetings and staff development activities as assigned, providing observations and reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience working with students in an

Education

Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License

60 semester hours college coursework or ETS Para Pro / Work Keys

Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred

Job description

Position / Title: Paraeducator General Education (including ELL, class size, and different funding sources)
Bargaining Unit: DUEA
Department/Location: Assigned Elementary/Secondary School
Calendar Days: 195
Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher
JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024
Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary
Enhance the student’s mastery of concepts and academic skills in targeted subject areas based on student/classroom needs. Reinforce classroom instruction for individual student or small/whole groups. 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/whole group instructional lessons or related activity under the supervision of the assigned certified teacher.
• Document and report 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.
• Attend meetings and staff development activities as assigned, providing observations and reports as requested.
• 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.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge

• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands

• Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position; 6.5 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 $22.48 per hour per union agreement.