Paraeducator EC Bilingual SE 1:1

Illinois School District U-46•Independence, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To 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.

Requirements

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.
Effective communication skills.
Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only).
Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
Certain assignments require Bilingual ï¿½ Spanish/English.
Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

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.