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Illinois School District U-46

Paraeducator EC AT Risk

Illinois School District U-46, Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122


Position Type:Paraeducator/Paraeducator Early Childhood

Date Posted:10/15/2024

Location:Hilltop Elementary

Date Available:ASAP

Closing Date:Until FilledPosition / 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 SummaryTo 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

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.

Education

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.

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.Additional Information

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.