Chicago Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs. Under the supervision of a Special Education teacher, you will play a vital role in implementing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
What You'll Do
- Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing instruction for children with various disabilities.
- Lift and position non-ambulatory students as instructed and per physician guidelines.
- Provide one-on-one tutoring services to present or reinforce learning concepts.
- Deliver one-on-one personal hygiene services, including toileting and changing diapers, for students with severe disabilities.
- Assist students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment.
- Instruct students in daily living skills for independent maintenance.
- Accompany students to locations like swimming pools and medical clinics to assist with personal services.
- Assist in feeding students unable to do so themselves.
- Take notes in classrooms for students unable to do so.
- Correct homework assignments and examination materials.
- Assist teachers in maintaining written records of student behavior.
- Accompany students and teachers on class field trips.
- Attend and participate in workshops and in-service training to update job-related skills.
What We're Looking For
- A valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
- License requires successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit OR a passing score on a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro).
- Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities.
- Good knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and basic mathematics.
- Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction.
- Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports.
- Physical ability for Medium Work: exerting up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally, twenty (20) pounds frequently, and ten (10) pounds constantly.
Nice to Have
- Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable.
- Skill in operating photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.
Team & Environment
You will work under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Life and Disability)
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays Leaves
Work Mode
This position requires full-time, on-site work at a designated Chicago Public School.
Chicago Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
