Special Education Classroom Assistant

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

Assist 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

Provide one-on-one tutoring services, assist students with personal hygiene, arrange and adjust tools and equipment, assist with daily living skills, accompany students to medical clinics and swimming pools, and take notes for students unable to do so themselves.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, and ability to work with and for students with various disabilities.

Requirements

  • Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
  • Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities
  • Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
  • Medical Plan Options
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Behavioral Health & EAP
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plans
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Days
  • Parental Leaves
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Religious Holidays
  • Leaves
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