Impactful Special Education Classroom Aide

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b)

457(b)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high school settings, assisting students with various disabilities according to IEPs.

The role includes one-on-one tutoring, basic daily living support, mobility assistance, and supervision during field trips and activities; CPR training is highly desirable and licensing requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from ISBE.
• 60 semester hours of college credit or successful paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities.
• CPR training required or to be completed as a condition of employment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing learning for students with disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene services as needed.
• Assist with mobility tools and daily living skills.
• Accompany students to swimming pools and medical clinics.
• Take notes in class and help maintain behavior records.
• Attend workshops and in-service training to update skills.
• Supervise students on field trips.
• May use aggressive management techniques to restrain violent students as last resort.

Skills

Disability knowledge

English grammar & spelling

Basic mathematics

Written communication

CPR training desirable

Education

TASN paraprofessional license or Paraprofessional exam

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high school settings, assisting students with various disabilities according to IEPs.

The role includes one-on-one tutoring, basic daily living support, mobility assistance, and supervision during field trips and activities; CPR training is highly desirable and licensing requirements apply.