Empower Students: Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under a licensed teacher. Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, personal care tasks, feeding assistance, and behavior documentation.

The role requires a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (or eligibility) and may require CPR training. The position involves assisting in daily living skills and accompanying students on field trips as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification: valid ISBE paraprofessional license or eligibility and 60 college credit hours or paraprofessional exam.
• Knowledge of students with disabilities, English grammar, spelling and basic mathematics.
• CPR training is highly desirable and may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction for students with disabilities under a Special Education teacher.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene assistance as needed.
• Assist with feeding, note-taking, and maintaining behavior records.
• Support students on field trips and during class activities; supervise as directed.
• Assist in daily living skills and use of classroom equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding disabilities

CPR training

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license

60 college credit hours or paraprofessional exam

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under a licensed teacher. Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, personal care tasks, feeding assistance, and behavior documentation.

The role requires a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (or eligibility) and may require CPR training. The position involves assisting in daily living skills and accompanying students on field trips as needed.