Paraeducator CC BIL SE 1:1

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.
• 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) required.

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.

Salary Information

• 7 hours per day.
• Cross-categorical resource support provided to students identified with academic delays and/or behavioral or attention difficulties either inside or outside of the general education classroom.
• This position does include benefits.
• Minimum $17.21 per hour per union agreement.
• This position requires a license. Click here https://www.u-46.org/Page/20042 and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.