T1 Paraeducator BIL

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

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is hiring a Paraeducator General Education to assist in classrooms, including ELL and small-group settings. The role supports instructional delivery under a certified teacher's supervision and helps maintain confidentiality within the school community.

Requirements include a Para Educator license, at least 60 college hours or a Para Pro/Work Keys option, and preferred bilingual Spanish/English capabilities for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License.
• Minimum 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys exams.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred; some assignments require bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small/whole group instructional lessons under 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, providing observations and reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Student support

Team collaboration

Education

Para Educator license

60 college hours / Para Pro or Work Keys

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

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 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

• 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.
• The starting salary is $22.48/hr.