Impactful Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with various disabilities under the supervision of a licensed Special Education teacher.

You will reinforce instructional activities, provide one-on-one tutoring, assist with daily living skills, and help with note-taking and record-keeping. This role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to work closely with students, families, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license from ISBE required or obtainable after 60 college credits or via Parapro/Work Keys exam.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to complete basic written reports.
• CPR training is highly desirable and may be required as a condition of employment if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction for students with various disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and learn to support daily living skills and self-sufficiency tasks.

Skills

English grammar

Basic mathematics

Communication skills

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with various disabilities under the supervision of a licensed Special Education teacher.

You will reinforce instructional activities, provide one-on-one tutoring, assist with daily living skills, and help with note-taking and record-keeping. This role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to work closely with students, families, and school staff.