Paraeducator General Education

Illinois School District U-46; Babcock Ranch (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & Pension eligibility

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator for General Education to support students, including ELL, and assist with class activities under supervision of certified staff. The position is 10 months, 6.5 hours per day, with benefits and pension eligibility per the Board of Education; salary starts at $23.38 per hour under the union agreement.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional support, documenting student behavior, preparing materials, escorting students, attending

Qualifications

• License required as specified for Para Educator roles.
• Minimum education requirement: 60 semester hours or Para Pro exam or Work Keys.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons or related activities under supervision.
• Document and report student behavior.
• Collaborate with the teacher and maintain materials.
• Escort students within the building as directed.
• Attend meetings and staff development activities; provide observations and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License

60 semester hours of college coursework or passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams

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 theETSPara Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.

Experience / Knowledge

• 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 $23.38per hour per union agreement.