Special Education Aide: One-on-One Tutoring & IEP Support

Canadian Phytopathological Society; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Pension Plans

FSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support instruction for students with disabilities under a licensed Special Education teacher. The role includes tutoring, personal care assistance, and helping with daily living skills in a school setting.

Ideal candidates hold a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or have completed 60 college credits, with CPR training desirable. Position involves assisting with records, field trips, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements include a valid TASN paraprofessional license from ISBE.
• Equivalent path: 60 semester hours of college credit or passing paraprofessional exams (Work Keys or Parapro).
• CPR training, if not present at hire, must be completed as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities under supervision of a Special Education teacher.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks as needed.
• Take notes and support classroom documentation; monitor student behavior.
• Accompany students on trips and attend training to update job skills.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

English grammar

Basic mathematics

CPR training desirable

Education

Paraprofessional license (ISBE)

60 semester hours college credit

Tools

Work Keys

Parapro assessment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support instruction for students with disabilities under a licensed Special Education teacher. The role includes tutoring, personal care assistance, and helping with daily living skills in a school setting.

Ideal candidates hold a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or have completed 60 college credits, with CPR training desirable. Position involves assisting with records, field trips, and collaboration with staff.