Paraeducator Transition

Illinois School District U-46•South Elgin, IL

4d•$21

About The Position

To 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.

Requirements

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.
Effective communication skills.
Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc.
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 – Spanish/English.
Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

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.