Special Education Classroom Assistant

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

Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher, assists in the instruction of disabled students and performs related duties.

What You Will Do

Assists Special Education teachers in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, provides one-on-one tutoring services, and assists students with daily living skills.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age, and ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction.

Requirements

  • Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
  • Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities
  • Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling
  • Good knowledge of basic mathematics
  • Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction
  • Ability to complete and maintain basic written reports

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
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