Special Education Paraprofessional - 2026/2027 School Year (Donoghue Campus)

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The University of Chicago Charter School – Donoghue Elementary in Chicago, Illinois, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 school year. This position provides classroom support to special education students, helping include them in activities and implement IEP goals under the supervision of the teachers.

Responsibilities include collaborating with special education staff and families, tracking progress, adapting activities, and participating in professional development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the success and achievement of all students, including diverse learners.
• Valid Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional License with endorsement.
• Associate degree or 60 college credits or successful paraprofessional assessment, plus at least one year of related experience.
• Urban school experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Determine student expectations and inclusion in activities with classroom and special education teachers.
• Meet IEP requirements by communicating suggestions to support the student.
• Adapt activities to meet the unique needs of the student.
• Create opportunities for student collaboration with peers.
• Coordinate schedule with specials and lunch based on student needs.
• Implement progress-tracking and participate in Academic Social Support Services as scheduled.
• Maintain regular two-way communication with parents and family regarding curriculum, assessment and concerns.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to refine plans to maximize student success.
• Participate in professional development programs and related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Paraprofessional license endorsement

Clear communication with stakeholders

Urban school experience (preferred)

Formation

Associate degree or 60 college credits or paraprofessional assessment with related experience

Description du poste

University of Chicago University of Chicago Charter School - Donoghue Elementary - Chicago, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional - 2026/2027 School Year (Donoghue Campus)

Job ID: 5987175

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This position will provide support and facilitate the learning needs of special education students in the classroom by working to implement their inclusion in classroom activities to the maximum extent possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with classroom teacher and special education teacher to determine student expectations and inclusion in activities.
• Work to meet the IEP requirements for the student by proactively communicating suggestions and ideas to better support the student.
• Adapt activities to meet the unique needs of the student.
• Create opportunities for student to work with classmates.
• Work with special education staff, case workers and campus director to determine schedule and release times based upon student needs (specials, lunch, etc.)
• Implement evaluation programs to track student’s progress and participate in the Academic Social Support Services program as scheduled and needed.
• Support the engagement of parents and community by maintaining regular two‑way communication and partnerships with parents and family in regard to curriculum, assessment, and student‑specific concerns.
• Collaborate with parents and special education staff on a regular basis to refine plan and define needs of the student in a manner that allows for the student to be most successful.
• Contribute to the professional community of the school by participating in NKO’s Professional Development programs. This includes all weekly Professional Development sessions and all other meetings as appropriate.
• Engage in all professional development and reading activities to deepen knowledge on how to support students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Commitment to the success and achievement of all students, and especially diverse learners.
• Valid Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional License with appropriate endorsement required.
• Completion of an Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester hours of college credit from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or another regional accrediting body, or the successful completion of a state approved paraprofessional assessment, supplemented by at least one year of work experience involving the care and supervision of children with disabilities.
• Experience serving in an urban school environment preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

Salary Range

$36,000 - $44,000

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide .

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$36,000 to $44,000 Per Year

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required