Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

West Side (OH)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support instructional efforts under a Special Education teacher's supervision. You will assist students with various disabilities in accordance with IEPs and written instructions.

You will perform tasks including one-on-one tutoring, personal care in line with safety requirements, and documentation of student behavior; travel with students for activities as needed.

Qualifications

Paraprofessional license required (ISBE) with 60+ college hours or passing exam.
Ability to work with diverse students from birth to 21 years.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist Special Education teachers and reinforce instruction according to each student’s IEP.
Provide one-on-one tutoring and support daily living skills.
Lift and position non-ambulatory students; assist with orthopedic aids.
Maintain written records of student behavior and progress.
Attend workshops and training sessions.
Accompany students to swimming pools, clinics, and field trips.

Skills

Student characteristics

English grammar

Basic mathematics

Oral & written comms

Written reports

CPR training

Photocopier operation

Instructional support

Education

Paraprofessional license

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Position identifies core duties and responsibilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid teaching certificate. This role assists in the instruction of disabled students, performs related duties, and follows IEPs and written instructions.

Characteristics of the Class

Under the general direction of the school principal and immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher, the assistant helps reinforce teaching efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical, visual, hearing, learning, behavioral, emotional, and mental impairments.

Essential Functions

Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools, reinforcing efforts in accordance with each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).

Lifts and positions non‑ambulatory students, provides one‑on‑one tutoring, personal hygiene services, and assists with orthopedic aids.

Supports daily living skills, accompanies students to swimming pools, clinics, and field trips, and maintains written records of student behavior.

Corrects homework and examination materials, takes notes, and attends workshops and training sessions.

Marginal Functions

May employ aggressive management techniques to restrain violent students, administer CPR as directed, operate audio‑visual and photocopying equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification Requirements

Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), obtained after completing at least 60 semester hours of college credit or passing a paraprofessional exam.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Good knowledge of student characteristics, English grammar and spelling, and basic mathematics.
Ability to work with students aged birth to 21 years, follow written and oral instructions, and maintain basic written reports.
Highly desirable CPR training; if not possessed, CPR training will be completed as a condition of employment.
Strong oral and written communication; operation of photocopying and audio‑visual equipment is desirable.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly.
Reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; use near and far visual acuity.

Benefits

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