Special Education Classroom Assistant — Make a Difference Daily

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

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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. The role involves one-on-one tutoring, personal care tasks, and assisting with daily living skills, mobility, and classroom activities to help students achieve IEP goals.

The position requires a valid paraprofessional license (ISBE) or progress toward 60 college credits and completion of a paraprofessional exam; CPR training is

Qualifications

• Knowledge of characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Strong English grammar and spelling.
• Basic mathematics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with various disabilities in elementary and high schools.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal hygiene as needed.
• Take notes for students unable to do so themselves and support behavior records.
• Accompany students on field trips and in workshops for skill development.

Skills

Disability knowledge

English grammar

Mathematics basics

Education

60 semester hours college credit

Paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)

ISBE paraprofessional license

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. The role involves one-on-one tutoring, personal care tasks, and assisting with daily living skills, mobility, and classroom activities to help students achieve IEP goals.

The position requires a valid paraprofessional license (ISBE) or progress toward 60 college credits and completion of a paraprofessional exam; CPR training is