Position Type:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator Special Education
Date Posted:
6/26/2024
Location:
Eastview Middle School
Date Available:
08/07/2024
Closing Date:
Until filled
Position / Title: Paraeducator – Cross Categorical (including ELL)
Bargaining Unit: DUEA
Department/Location: Specialized Student Services
Calendar Days: 189
Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher
JD Revision Date: 05/23/2023
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. 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/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.
- Attend meetings and staff development activities as assigned, providing observations and reports as requested.
- 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) required.
Experience / Knowledge
- Effective communication skills.
- Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
Physical Demands
- 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
Additional Information
- 6.5 hours per day.
- This position includes benefits.
- Minimum $17.21 per hour per union agreement.
This position requires a license. Click here https://www.u-46.org/Page/9259 and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.