Special Education Classroom Assistant - 1:1 Student Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Pension Plans

FSAs

Life Insurance

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with various disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher.

The role involves one-on-one tutoring, personal care assistance, and collaboration with instructors to reinforce instructional goals. Responsibilities include supporting daily living skills, mobility aids, and accompanying students on field trips while maintaining behavior records and participating in ongoing trainings.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license from ISBE required or earned after 60 college credits or through a paraprofessional exam.
• Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, and basic math.
• CPR training is highly desirable for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing learning for students with various disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene assistance.
• Assist with positioning equipment and mobility aids for students.
• Support daily living skills instruction and independence activities.
• Take notes and help maintain written records of student behavior.
• Accompany students on class field trips and participate in trainings to update skills.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Instruction following

CPR training desirable

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license / 60 semester hours OR paraprofessional exam

Paraprofessional credential requirement

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with various disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher.

The role involves one-on-one tutoring, personal care assistance, and collaboration with instructors to reinforce instructional goals. Responsibilities include supporting daily living skills, mobility aids, and accompanying students on field trips while maintaining behavior records and participating in ongoing trainings.