What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator EC SE 1:1 position at Illinois School District U-46?
- Implement individual or small group instruction under the direction and/or supervision of a certified teacher.
- Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
- Familiarize self with goals and objectives for individual students in the classroom.
- Facilitate implementation of behavioral programs and procedures.
- Document student behavior and learning as directed by the teacher.
- Help in loading and unloading student buses during assigned work hours.
- Escort students as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc.
- Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Paraprofessional Educator License, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
- Minimum education requirement for a Paraprofessional Educator License is: associates degree or higher, completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a high school diploma or GED with 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.
- Effective communication skills.
- Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
- Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only).
- Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- 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.
- 6.5 hours per day.
- This position includes benefits.
- Minimum $17.98 per hour per union agreement.
- This position requires a license. Click here https://www.u-46.org/Page/9259 and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.
- Benefit Sheet DUEA.pdf
- DUEA Salary Schedule SY22-25.pdf
JobID: 38226
Position Type:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator Early Childhood
Paraeducator/Paraeducator Early Childhood
Date Posted:
3/13/2025
3/13/2025
Location:
Independence - Early Learning
Independence - Early Learning
Date Available:
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Position / Title: Paraeducator – Early Learners (for ALL Early Learner Classrooms)
Bargaining Unit: DUEA
Department/Location: Early Learners
Calendar Days: 193
Reports To: Building Principal/Early Learning Administrator and Assigned Teacher
JD Revision Date: 05/23/2023
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To support the early learner program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs of the students. 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
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