Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plans

FSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with diverse disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher. You will reinforce instruction, assist with daily living skills, and help maintain records.

This role involves one-on-one tutoring, supporting classroom routines, and accompanying students on trips and to clinics. A paraprofessional license or successful paraprofessional exam is required, with CPR training highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license (ISBE) or eligible with 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam.
• Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling; basic mathematics.
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reinforcing instruction for students with disabilities in classrooms.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personal hygiene assistance as needed.
• Help students with daily living skills and positioning equipment.
• Maintain written records of student behavior and performance.
• Accompany students on class trips and support teachers in activities.

Skills

Communication skills

English grammar

Mathematics knowledge

Education

ISBE paraprofessional license

60 college credits / paraprofessional exam

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with diverse disabilities under the supervision of a Special Education teacher. You will reinforce instruction, assist with daily living skills, and help maintain records.

This role involves one-on-one tutoring, supporting classroom routines, and accompanying students on trips and to clinics. A paraprofessional license or successful paraprofessional exam is required, with CPR training highly desirable.