Empowering Special Education Classroom Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

403(b) and 457(b)

FSAs

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools, reinforcing learning for students with various disabilities and helping with daily living skills.

Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene support, assisting with adaptive equipment, documenting behavior, and assisting with field trips. CPR training is preferred; benefits and competitive wages are provided.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements: valid TASN paraprofessional license or completion of 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam.
• Knowledge of characteristics of students with various disabilities and English grammar.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities following IEPs.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene support.
• Assist with daily living skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Document behavior and maintain class records.
• Accompany students on field trips and to appointments.
• Operate basic classroom equipment as required.

Skills

Disability awareness

English grammar

Mathematics basics

Communication skills

Record keeping

CPR training desirable

Education

TASN paraprofessional license (ISBE)

60 college credits OR Parapro exam

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools, reinforcing learning for students with various disabilities and helping with daily living skills.

Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene support, assisting with adaptive equipment, documenting behavior, and assisting with field trips. CPR training is preferred; benefits and competitive wages are provided.