Special Education Classroom Support - 1:1 Tutor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Pension Plans

FSAs

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support elementary and high school students with disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher. Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, personal care assistance, and helping students with daily living skills using instructional plans.

The role requires a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or 60 college credits plus paraprofessional exam. CPR training is highly desirable and may be required.

Qualifications

• Certification Requirements: Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from ISBE or equivalent 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities and follow written/oral instructions.
• CPR training is highly desirable; if not trained, will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction for students with disabilities under supervision.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene services as needed.
• Assist with daily living skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Accompany students to swimming pools and medical clinics; assist with activities as directed by teacher.
• Take notes for students unable to do so.
• Maintain written behavior records and assist with class trips.

Skills

Disability knowledge

English grammar & spelling

Mathematics basics

Oral and written communication

Photocopying & AV equipment operation

CPR training desirable

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license or 60 college credits + paraprofessional exam

Tools

Photocopier

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support elementary and high school students with disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher. Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, personal care assistance, and helping students with daily living skills using instructional plans.

The role requires a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or 60 college credits plus paraprofessional exam. CPR training is highly desirable and may be required.