Special Education Classroom Aide: Direct Student Support

Chicago Public Schools; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools, focusing on students with a range of disabilities. The role includes one-on-one tutoring, personal care support, and assisting with learning activities under the supervision of a licensed Special Education teacher.

The position involves helping students with daily living tasks, mobility aids, and behavior documentation, while participating in workshops to update job-related

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid TASN paraprofessional license (ISBE) or obtain after completion of college credits or paraprofessional exam.
• Experience assisting students with disabilities and following IEPs.
• CPR training completion or ongoing training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing lessons for students with various disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal care support as needed.
• Assist with daily living skills, feeding, and mobility aids for students.
• Record notes and maintain behavior logs; accompany students on trips and field experiences.

Skills

CPR training

Disability awareness

Written communication

Oral communication

English grammar

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN)

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools, focusing on students with a range of disabilities. The role includes one-on-one tutoring, personal care support, and assisting with learning activities under the supervision of a licensed Special Education teacher.

The position involves helping students with daily living tasks, mobility aids, and behavior documentation, while participating in workshops to update job-related