Bilingual Sp Educ Classrm Asst

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 4,166 - 60,584

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago is seeking a bilingual paraprofessional to support Special Education teachers in elementary and high school settings.

The role involves assisting with student instruction, one-on-one tutoring, personal care tasks, note-taking, and helping maintain classroom records, under the guidance of certified staff.

Applicants should have 60 college credits or a valid paraprofessional credential and be prepared to complete CPR training if not already certified.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or have 60 college credits.
Paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro) may be accepted.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and another language.
CPR training highly desirable; will be completed if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

Assist in instruction of students with various disabilities under a Special Education teacher.
Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene support as required.
Move and position non-ambulatory students and adjust equipment as instructed.
Accompany students on class trips and group activities; take notes and assist with records.
Assist in correcting homework and maintaining behavior records.

Skills

Bilingual skills

English proficiency

CPR training desirable

Education

60 semester hours college credit

Paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)

Job description

Posting Date

Jul 28, 2026, 7:44:27 PM

Primary Location

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

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job Code: 000469

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, uses bilingual skills and assists in the instruction of disabled students; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Uses bilingual skills and assists Special Educationteachers 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.

DESIRABLE 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 grammar and spelling in English and at least one other language, 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.). Ability to read, speak and write in English and at least one other language.

Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language, 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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