Special Education Classroom Aide (7–12): Empower Students

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher. Duties include one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene assistance, and help with adaptive equipment in classrooms.

The role requires a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (NCLB) or equivalent and completion of required college credits or a paraprofessional exam.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Also must have successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit or a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro).
• Good knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with various disabilities as outlined by IEPs.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene support for students with severe disabilities.
• Assist in feeding, mobility, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Take notes and help maintain behavior records; accompany students on trips and field activities.

Skills

Disability support

Written communication

English grammar

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license (NCLB)

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher. Duties include one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene assistance, and help with adaptive equipment in classrooms.

The role requires a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (NCLB) or equivalent and completion of required college credits or a paraprofessional exam.