Paraeducator General Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension eligibility

Benefits per district

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator – General Education to support classroom instruction, including ELL and varied funding contexts. The role involves assisting with lessons, behavior documentation, and material preparation under supervision.

The position is 10 months, 6.5 hours per day, with benefits and pension eligibility per the district’s agreement. Prior paraeducator licensing is required or alternative licensure options noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• License as Para Educator or equivalent required.
• Minimum 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two WorkKeys exams.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons or related activities under teacher supervision.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support experience

Education

Para Educator License

60 semester hours / ParaPro exam

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 ETSPara 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 $22.48per hour per union agreement.