Special Education Aide: One-on-One Student Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under a Special Education teacher. The role involves one-on-one tutoring, assisting with daily living tasks, and helping maintain behavior records aligned with IEP goals.

This position emphasizes safety, collaboration with staff, and caregiver-like support in a school setting in West Chicago. A valid ISBE paraprofessional license or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license or completion of paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro).
• 60 semester hours of college credit or higher education equivalent.
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities and follow instructions.
• CPR training desirable and may be required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching students with disabilities under supervision.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal care as needed.
• Assist with feeding and hygiene tasks for students unable to do so.
• Maintain written records and behavior notes; support field trips and class activities.
• Attend workshops and in-service training to update job skills.

Skills

Disability knowledge

English grammar

Mathematics basics

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license

60 college credits

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under a Special Education teacher. The role involves one-on-one tutoring, assisting with daily living tasks, and helping maintain behavior records aligned with IEP goals.

This position emphasizes safety, collaboration with staff, and caregiver-like support in a school setting in West Chicago. A valid ISBE paraprofessional license or ability to obtain one is required.