Job Description

Position / Title: Paraeducator � Early Learners (for ALL Early Learner Classrooms)Bargaining Unit: DUEADepartment/Location: Early LearnersCalendar Days: 195Reports To: Building Principal/Early Learning Administrator and Assigned TeacherJD Revision Date: 07/17/2024Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

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.

Job Duties / 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.

Education

• 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.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual � Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge

• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands

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

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position
• 7 hours per day
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.
• Minimum $23.38 per hour per union agreement.
• Pension and benefits elgible, see attached.
• This position requires a license. Click here https://careers.u-46.org/licensure/paraeducator-licensure and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.