Substitute Paraeducator

Illinois School District U-46; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator – General Education to support students including ELL, manage class sizes, and assist across funding sources. The role reports to the building principal and assigned teacher, with supervision under certified staff.

The position emphasizes enhancing student learning, documenting behavior, preparing materials, escorting students, and participating in meetings and staff development activities.

Qualifications

• Para Educator license required.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain physical agility.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons 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, providing observations and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Para Educator License

60 semester hours

ETS Para Pro exam

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: 176

Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher

JD Revision Date: 05/23/2023

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. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. 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.

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. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.