Illinois School District U-46
Paraeducator Transition SESS 1:1
Illinois School District U-46, South Elgin, Illinois, United States, 60177
Position Type:Paraeducator/Paraeducator Special Education
Date Posted:9/12/2024
Location:South Elgin High School
Date Available:ASAP
Closing Date:Until FilledPosition / Title:
Paraeducator - Transition Program at Community School (including ELL)
Bargaining Unit:
DUEA
Department/Location:
Specialized Student Services
Work Days:
189
Reports To:
Building Principal and Assigned Teacher
JD Revision Date:
05/23/2023
Supervises:
N/A
Function / Position SummaryTo support the program in providing a classroom environment/community-based instruction experience that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of the students with an IEP. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. 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 IEP goals/objectives for students in the classroom.Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum.Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.Supervise IEP'd students during lunch, recess, arrival and departure times, and/or community trips as directed, during assigned work hours as needed.Help in the loading and unloading of student buses at school and on trips during assigned work hours as needed.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.Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc.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.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.Additional Information
7 hrs per day.Works primarily with an individual student. If the student leaves the district, Human Resources will assign you to a similar position.This position does include benefits.Minimum $18.88 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.
Date Posted:9/12/2024
Location:South Elgin High School
Date Available:ASAP
Closing Date:Until FilledPosition / Title:
Paraeducator - Transition Program at Community School (including ELL)
Bargaining Unit:
DUEA
Department/Location:
Specialized Student Services
Work Days:
189
Reports To:
Building Principal and Assigned Teacher
JD Revision Date:
05/23/2023
Supervises:
N/A
Function / Position SummaryTo support the program in providing a classroom environment/community-based instruction experience that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of the students with an IEP. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. 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 IEP goals/objectives for students in the classroom.Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum.Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.Supervise IEP'd students during lunch, recess, arrival and departure times, and/or community trips as directed, during assigned work hours as needed.Help in the loading and unloading of student buses at school and on trips during assigned work hours as needed.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.Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc.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.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.Additional Information
7 hrs per day.Works primarily with an individual student. If the student leaves the district, Human Resources will assign you to a similar position.This position does include benefits.Minimum $18.88 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.