Lead Paraeducator - Bilingual

Cunningham Children's Home • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

Lead Paraeducator – Caminos Program Cunningham Children’s Home – Urbana, Illinois The Caminos Program is seeking a dedicated Lead Paraeducator to help create a safe, therapeutic classroom environment that fosters both academic growth and emotional well-being. Working under the direction of classroom teacher(s), the Lead Paraeducator will assist in planning, coordinating, instructing, and implementing the classroom’s academic and behavioral programs. The ideal candidate will promote a positive, inclusive learning environment and deliver effective, innovative, and personalized support tailored to each student’s unique needs. Our program provides a secure and supportive placement for children who have recently migrated to the United States, helping them pursue reunification with family and achieve their educational and immigration goals. Lead Paraeducator candidates must have a strong understanding of Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures related to the care and supervision of Unaccompanied Children, as well as knowledge of relevant legal issues and best practices for working with this vulnerable population.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• ISBE Para Approval – required within six (6) months of hire
• Classroom teaching principles
• Experience in teaching, behavior management, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively with students with diverse cultural and behavioral/emotional needs
• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) required
• strong understanding of Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures related to the care and supervision of Unaccompanied Children
• knowledge of relevant legal issues and best practices for working with this vulnerable population

Nice To Haves

• Substitute Teacher License or other educational license preferred (eligible or in progress)

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, instructing, and implementing the classroom’s academic and behavioral programs.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Deliver effective, innovative, and personalized support tailored to each student’s unique needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave
• FSA/DCA Options
• Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement Plan with up to 6% Company Match
• Wellness Program
• Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level