Special Ed Classroom Assistant (SPED Instruction)

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students’ Individual Education Program (IEP).

What You Will Do

Provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts, assists students with orthopedic impairments, and accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and have good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, English grammar and spelling, and basic mathematics.

Requirements

  • Certification Requirements: valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
  • Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill: good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, English grammar and spelling, and basic mathematics

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: comprehensive health coverage, Medical Plan Options, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Behavioral Health & EAP, Employee Wellness Program
  • Financial Security: strong retirement and savings options, Basic Life Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Pension Plans, Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Work-Life Balance: competitive paid time off policies, Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation Days, Parental Leaves, Short-Term Disability, Religious Holidays, Leaves
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