Paraeducator General Education
SD U-46 · Elgin, IL
Job description
- Position Type:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator General Education - Date Posted:
10/9/2026 - Location:
Bloom Academy - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
06/01/2027 - 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.
- 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.
- Effective communication skills.
- Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
- Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- 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.
| Paraeducator General Education | JobID: 46898 |
Position / Title: Paraeducator – General Education (including ELL, class size, and different funding sources) | |
| Bargaining Unit: DUEA | Department/Location: Assigned Elementary/Secondary School |
| Calendar Days: 195 | Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher |
| JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024 | Supervises: 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
Education
Experience / Knowledge
Physical Demands
Terms of Employment
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