Substitute Paraeducator 1:1

Illinois School District U-46; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator – General Education to support classroom instruction at Kenyon Woods Middle School. You will reinforce lessons, assist with small and large groups, and maintain student confidentiality under direct supervision of a licensed educator.

The position is 10 months, with duties aligned to district ICARE standards and school policies. Experience in educational settings is preferred; lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License.
• Minimum education: 60 semester hours or passing score on the Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional lessons or related activities under supervision of the certified teacher.
• Document and report student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.

Education

Para Educator License

60 Semester Hours / Para Pro exam

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Kenyon Woods Middle School
• Date Available: 08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title:Paraeducator – General Education ( including ELL, class size, and different funding sources )

Bargaining Unit: DUEA Department/Location:Assigned Elementary/Secondary School

Calendar Days: 193 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. 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 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. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 4:01:59 AM CST.

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