Impactful Special Education Classroom Support (Temporary)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plans

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support instruction for students with diverse disabilities in elementary and high school settings. The role includes one-on-one tutoring, personal care support, and assisting with daily living skills and classroom activities.

Applicants must hold a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN) or have completed 60 college credits and/or a paraprofessional exam.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from ISBE.
• Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro).
• CPR training is highly desirable and may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing instruction for students with disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal care services as needed.
• Assist in daily living skills and use of assistive devices and equipment.
• Support teachers during class, field trips, and activities; maintain records of student behavior.

Skills

English grammar

Mathematics

Oral and written communication

Disability awareness

CPR training desirable

Education

60 semester hours college credit

ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN)

Paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Photocopying equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support instruction for students with diverse disabilities in elementary and high school settings. The role includes one-on-one tutoring, personal care support, and assisting with daily living skills and classroom activities.

Applicants must hold a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN) or have completed 60 college credits and/or a paraprofessional exam.