Empowering Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools. The role involves assisting in instruction for students with various disabilities, providing one-on-one tutoring, and aiding with daily living skills and classroom activities.

The position requires a valid TASN paraprofessional license from ISBE (or completion after 60 college hours or a paraprofessional exam) and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from ISBE, obtained after 60 semester hours of college credit or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro).
• Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities and of English grammar and spelling; knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty‑one; ability to follow written and oral instructions and complete basic written reports; CPR training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with various disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene assistance as needed.
• Assist in feeding, note-taking, and maintaining behavior records; accompany students on field trips and to appointments.
• Help with daily living skills and use of equipment; participate in workshops to update job skills.

Skills

Paraprofessional license

CPR training desirable

English grammar

Communication skills

Basic mathematics

Education

60 semester hours of college credit

Paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools. The role involves assisting in instruction for students with various disabilities, providing one-on-one tutoring, and aiding with daily living skills and classroom activities.

The position requires a valid TASN paraprofessional license from ISBE (or completion after 60 college hours or a paraprofessional exam) and strong communication skills.