T1 Paraeducator BIL

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Paraeducator – General Education to support Laurel Hill Elementary students and teachers. This 10-month position emphasizes instructional assistance, classroom support, and behavior documentation under certified staff supervision.

Responsibilities include delivering targeted lessons, assisting with small groups, and attending meetings to contribute observations. The role requires a para educator license or equivalent and related education credits.

Qualifications

• Para Educator License or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 60 college credit hours or passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two Work Keys tests.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small/whole group instructional activities under supervision of a 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.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavior reporting

Communication with teachers

Education

Para Educator License or equivalent

60 college hours or eligible exam

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Laurel Hill Elementary
• Date Available: 08/27/2026
• 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: 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 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.