Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 41,766 - 60,584

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Chicago is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support disabled students in their learning and personal care. This role involves working closely with Special Education teachers, helping to instruct students in various skills, and providing necessary physical assistance. Candidates must possess a valid paraprofessional license and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment focused on student success.

Qualifications

Must be able to assist in the instruction of disabled students.
Ability to lift and position non-ambulatory students.
Experience in CPR training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing efforts with disabled children.
Provide one-on-one personal hygiene services for students.
Take notes and correct homework assignments for students.

Skills

Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities

Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Education

Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license

60 semester hours of college credit

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Posting Date

Feb 19, 2026, 4:27:35 PM

Primary Location

Position Type : Union Position

Salary Range : $41,766.58 to $60,584.36

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid teaching certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of disabled students; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students’ Individual Education Program (IEP); lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students’ personal physicians; provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts; provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities, including toileting, changing soiled diapers, and cleaning soiled children regardless of age; assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms, including but not limited to specially equipped worktables, positioning equipment, wheelchairs, tape recorders, computers, communication devices, and mechanized page turners; assists teacher in instructing students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency; accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services which students are unable to perform themselves; assists in feeding students unable to do so themselves; takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves; corrects homework assignments and examination materials; assists teachers in maintaining written records of students’ behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: May utilize aggressive management techniques to physically restrain violent students, may administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as directed by the teacher, may operate audio-visual equipment, may operate photocopying equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification Requirements. Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of basic mathematics.

Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age; ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction; ability to complete and maintain basic written reports. (Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable. Individuals who do not provide evidence of the completion of training in CPR at the time of initial employment in this class title will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.)

Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements. Medium Work: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; occasional use of near visual acuity and frequent use of far visual acuity.

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