Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Pension Plans

FSAs

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under a Special Education teacher. This role focuses on one-on-one tutoring, daily living skills, and assisting with classroom activities.

Qualifications include a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or equivalent, completion of 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam, and a willingness to participate in ongoing trainings. The position is on-site at CPS with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements include a valid TASN paraprofessional license from ISBE or equivalent.
• CPR training is required or to be completed as a condition of employment.
• Evidence of completion of 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam is needed.

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 needs as required.
• Accompany students to swimming pools and medical clinics as needed.
• Keep records of student behavior and assist with class field trips.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

English grammar

Communication skills

CPR training

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license

60 college credits

Tools

Photocopying equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities under a Special Education teacher. This role focuses on one-on-one tutoring, daily living skills, and assisting with classroom activities.

Qualifications include a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or equivalent, completion of 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam, and a willingness to participate in ongoing trainings. The position is on-site at CPS with comprehensive benefits.