Paraeducator CC SE

School District U-46 (Elgin, IL)

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At a glance

Compensation

$22.48/hr

Location

Location not stated

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Paraeducator LicenseAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Paraeducator – Cross Categorical supports classroom instruction for students with IEPs, implementing lessons, facilitating community-based curriculum, and assisting teachers while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to district policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Paraeducator LicenseBilingual Spanish EnglishEffective CommunicationPhysical AgilityAbility to Lift 50 Pounds

Qualifications

Paraeducator License RequiredBilingual Spanish English PreferredExperience Working With Students Preferred

Full job description

Position / Title: Paraeducator – Cross Categorical (including ELL) Bargaining Unit: DUEADepartment/Location: Specialized Student Services Calendar Days: 195Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary To support the program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of students with an IEP. 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 group instructional lessons under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Familiarize self with goals/objectives for mainstream/IEP students in the classroom.
Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum as assigned.
Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.
Document 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
Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher by assisting with any related activity specific to the students' IEP.
Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc. (this is special skills only)
Provide input to the classroom teacher regarding student-para interactions.
Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
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

Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only)
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.
7.0 hours per day.
This position includes benefits.
Minimum $22.48 per hour per union agreement.

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