Paraeducator TRANSITION SESS 1:1

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator for the Transition Program at Community School (including ELL). The role supports classroom learning, aligns with IEP goals and facilitates community-based instruction under a certified staff member’s supervision.

The position requires a Para Educator license or equivalent credentials, 60 college hours or Para Pro/Work Keys, and preference for bilingual Spanish/English abilities.

Qualifications

• License required for Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator.
• 60 semester hours or passing Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Familiarize with IEP goals and objectives.
• Support functional community-based curriculum and positive behavior programs.
• Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess and arrival/departure as assigned.
• Assist with loading/unloading buses and escorting students as needed.
• Collaborate with the teacher and prepare/maintain materials.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience with students

Education

Para Educator license

60 college hours / Para Pro exam / Work Keys

Job description

Position Information

• Title: Paraeducator Transition Program at Community School (including ELL)
• Bargaining Unit: DUEA
• Department/Location: Specialized Student Services
• Work Days: 195
• Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher
• JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024
• Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To support the program in providing a classroom environment/community-based instruction experience 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. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. 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 as directed, 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc.
• 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.
• 7 hours per day.
• Minimum $23.38/hr.