Special Education Classroom Assistant – K-5 & Primary Support

Chicago Public Schools; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 reinforces instruction, provides one-on-one tutoring, and assists with daily living activities as outlined in each student’s IEP.

Key duties include lifting and positioning non-ambulatory students, feeding assistance, note-taking, maintaining behavior records, and accompanying students on field trips.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of characteristics of students with various disabilities.
• Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
• Good knowledge of basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assists in teaching students with disabilities under guidance of a Special Education teacher.
• Lifts and positions non-ambulatory students as instructed.
• Provides one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene assistance.
• Notes and tracks student behavior and maintains records.
• Accompanies students on field trips and attends trainings.

Skills

Knowledge of disabilities

English grammar

Mathematics basics

Communication skills

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license or 60 college hours

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 reinforces instruction, provides one-on-one tutoring, and assists with daily living activities as outlined in each student’s IEP.

Key duties include lifting and positioning non-ambulatory students, feeding assistance, note-taking, maintaining behavior records, and accompanying students on field trips.