• Job Description

  Req#: 35261
  Position Type:
  Paraeducator/ Paraeducator Special Education
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/29/2024
  
  
  Location:
  SPECIAL EDUCATION
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/07/2024
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  
  
  Implement individual or small group re-instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.
  Follow through on defined programs, procedures and behavior supports.
  Document and report student behavior progress.
  Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher.
  Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and building team with any related activity specific to the students’ needs.
  Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
  Other duties as assigned.
  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.
  3 years of ParaEducator experience preferred
  Effective communication skills
  Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred
  Experience working with students with behavioral needs.
  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. Travel within the district is required.
  7 hours per day.
  This position includes benefits.
  Minimum $18.26 per hour per union agreement.
  This position requires a license. Click here https://www.u-46.org/Page/20042 and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.
  DUEA Benefits.pdf
  DUEA Salary Schedule SY22-25 (1).pdf
  Position / Title: Paraeducator – Intervention Assistant (aka PIT Para) (including ELL)
  Bargaining Unit: DUEA	Department/Location: Specialized Student Services
  Work Days: 196	Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Director of Specialized Student Services
  JD Revision Date: 05/23/2023	Supervises: N/A
  
  Function / Position Summary
  The ability to work in a variety of building programs throughout the district to assist with additional supports for 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 re-instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.
  • Follow through on defined programs, procedures and behavior supports.
  • Document and report student behavior progress.
  • Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher.
  • Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and building team with any related activity specific to the students’ needs.
  • 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
  • 3 years of ParaEducator experience preferred
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred
  • Experience working with students with behavioral needs.
  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. Travel within the district is required.
  Salary Information
  • 7 hours per day.
  • This position includes benefits.
  • Minimum $18.26 per hour per union agreement.
  • This position requires a license. Click here https://www.u-46.org/Page/20042 and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.
  
  
  

• About the company

  Elgin Area School District U46, often referred to as "U-46", is a unit school district headquartered in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.

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