Empowering Special Education Classroom Aide

Chicago Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

FSAs

Retirement plans

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers and students with disabilities in elementary and high schools. You will reinforce learning, provide one-on-one tutoring, assist with daily living skills, and help maintain records under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

Role includes supporting students with various disabilities, attending field trips, and assisting in personal care tasks as needed. CPR training is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction.
• Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports.
• CPR training is highly desirable and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing learning for students with disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene assistance as needed.
• Assist with daily living skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Take notes and help maintain student behavior records.
• Accompany students on trips and to clinics and assist with safety.

Skills

Disability knowledge

English grammar

Communication skills

Student support

CPR training

Education

TASN paraprofessional license

60 college hours

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers and students with disabilities in elementary and high schools. You will reinforce learning, provide one-on-one tutoring, assist with daily living skills, and help maintain records under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

Role includes supporting students with various disabilities, attending field trips, and assisting in personal care tasks as needed. CPR training is highly desirable.