Empowering Special Education Classroom Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support instruction for students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role includes one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene assistance, and helping with daily living activities in classroom and on field trips.

Qualifications include a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (or 60 college credits and paraprofessional exam) and strong communication skills to work with students aged birth to

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Illinois ISBE paraprofessional license or qualify by 60 college credits and paraprofessional exam.
• Good knowledge of diverse disabilities and ability to support students with IEPs.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain written reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction for students with various disabilities under supervision.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal care as needed.
• Transport students to activities and document behavior notes.
• Maintain classroom records and support field trips.

Skills

English grammar

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic mathematics

Student support

Education

Paraprofessional license (ISBE)

60 college credits

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support instruction for students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role includes one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene assistance, and helping with daily living activities in classroom and on field trips.

Qualifications include a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (or 60 college credits and paraprofessional exam) and strong communication skills to work with students aged birth to