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Paraeducator General Education

Part-time

School District U-46 (Elgin, IL)

Elgin, ILPart-time$23.38/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$23.38/hr
Location
Elgin, IL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Paraeducator License Or Substitute License Or Professional Educator License Or Provisional Educator License

Job overview

The Paraeducator – General Education supports students’ mastery of concepts and academic skills based on classroom needs. Under the direct supervision of certified staff, the role reinforces instruction for individual students and small or whole groups. The position is assigned to an elementary or secondary school and may involve ELL, class-size, and different funding-source assignments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instructional SupportStudent Behavior ReportingMaterial PreparationStudent EscortingCommunicationPhysical AgilityQuick ResponseLifting 50 PoundsBilingual Spanish-English

Qualifications

Paraeducator License or Substitute License or Professional Educator License or Provisional Educator License60 Semester Hours or Para Pro Exam or Work Keys ExamsEducational Setting Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

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

Bargaining Unit: DUEADepartment/Location: Assigned Elementary/Secondary School Calendar Days: 195Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024Supervises: 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; 6.5 hours per day.
  • Benefits & Pension eligibility may apply, see attached for details.
  • Salary and benefits established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.
  • Minimum $23.38 per hour per union agreement.

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