Special Ed Classroom Assist (Learning Disabilities)

CPS

Illinois

On-site

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CPS in Chicago seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools. The role involves one-on-one tutoring, assisting with daily living skills, and helping students with diverse disabilities according to each IEP.

You may help with feeding, hygiene, and classroom activities under supervision of a licensed teacher. Strong written and verbal communication, CPR training, and a valid paraprofessional license (60 college credits or Work Keys/Parapro) are

Qualifications

Valid ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN/NCLB) or equivalent.
Or demonstrate completion of 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam (Work Keys/Parapro).
Ability to work with students with various disabilities and follow written/oral directions.

Responsibilities

Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing learning for students with disabilities.
Provide one-on-one tutoring to reinforce concepts.
Assist with daily living skills and hygiene needs as required.
Assist in positioning, feeding, and mobility for non-ambulatory students.
Maintain written records of student behavior and progress.
Accompany students on class trips and field visits.

Skills

Disability awareness

Oral communication

Written communication

CPR training

Education

Paraprofessional license (TASN/NCLB)

60 college credits or Parapro exam

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Photocopying equipment

Job description

CLASS TITLE

Special Education Classroom Assistant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid teaching certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of disabled students; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students’ Individual Education Program (IEP); lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students’ personal physicians; provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts; provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities, including toileting, changing soiled diapers, and cleaning soiled children regardless of age; assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms, including but not limited to specially equipped worktables, positioning equipment, wheelchairs, tape recorders, computers, communication devices, and mechanized page turners; assists teacher in instructing students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency; accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services which students are unable to perform themselves; assists in feeding students unable to do so themselves; takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves; corrects homework assignments and examination materials; assists teachers in maintaining written records of students’ behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

May utilize aggressive management techniques to physically restrain violent students, may administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as directed by the teacher, may operate audio-visual equipment, may operate photocopying equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:

Illinois State Board of Education
Educator License Application
Work Keys
Paraprofessional Assessment

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill

Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of basic mathematics.

Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age; ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction; ability to complete and maintain basic written reports. (Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable. Individuals who do not provide evidence of the completion of training in CPR at the time of initial employment in this class title will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.)

Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; occasional use of near visual acuity and frequent use of far visual acuity

Benefits

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