Special Education Classroom Assistant — Inspire Student Growth

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools, reinforce learning for students with disabilities, and provide one-on-one tutoring and personal care as needed.

The role requires obtaining a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (or equivalent) and may involve assisting with daily living skills, mobility aids, and accompanying students to activities. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license from ISBE or completion of 60 college credits with paraprofessional exam.
• Knowledge of characteristics of students with various disabilities; basic English and math.
• CPR training is desirable; willingness to obtain CPR if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in reinforcing learning for students with various disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene support as needed.
• Assist with daily living skills and mobility aids; accompany students to activities.

Skills

Disability awareness

English grammar

Mathematics basics

Oral and written communication

CPR training desirable

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license

60 semester hours or Parapro exam

Tools

Photocopier

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers in elementary and high schools, reinforce learning for students with disabilities, and provide one-on-one tutoring and personal care as needed.

The role requires obtaining a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (or equivalent) and may involve assisting with daily living skills, mobility aids, and accompanying students to activities. Strong communication is essential.