Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid tea…
Skills: Special Education, Classroom Assistance, Tutoring, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Behavior Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$77k/yr
OVERVIEW Reports to: Principal Salary: Salary range:$64,480 - $77,329 with full Benefits Location: Chicago, IL Low-deductible medical, dental and vision coverage Three-weeks paid winter vacation 10-month employees with 1…
Skills: Curriculum development, Instructional design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Data-driven instruction
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$77k/yr
OVERVIEW Reports to: Principal Salary: Salary range: $64,480 - $77,329 with full Benefits Location: Chicago, IL WE ARE ACERO Acero Schools teachers realize that success is built on relationships - with students, families…
Skills: Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Curriculum Development, Data-Driven Instruction, Social-Emotional Learning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a…
Skills: Special education, Instructional design, IEP development, Classroom management, Student assessment
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Company Description About Covista Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America's largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through person…
Skills: Internal Audit, Financial Control, Education Compliance, Operational Reviews, Documentation Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$120k/yr
Company Description Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America's largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-e…
Skills: Thought leadership, Research methodology, Data analysis, Project management, Strategic communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$71k–$128k/yr
Company Description Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America's largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-e…
Skills: Media relations, Internal communications, Strategic planning, Message development, Change management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$77k/yr
OVERVIEW Positions: Math OR Science Teacher (External Applicants Only) Reports to: Principal Location: Chicago, IL Salary: Salary range: $64,480 - $77,329 with full Benefits Low-deductible medical, dental and vision cove…
Skills: Curriculum development, Instructional design, Classroom management, Data-driven instruction, Differentiated instruction
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$77k/yr
OVERVIEW Positions: Spanish Teacher OR Bilingual Education Teacher (External Applicants Only) Reports to: Principal Location: Chicago, IL Salary: Salary range: $64,480 - $77,329 with full Benefits Low-deductible medical,…
Skills: Bilingual education, Spanish instruction, Curriculum development, Differentiated instruction, Data-driven instruction
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$77k/yr
OVERVIEW Positions: Math OR Science Teacher (External Applicants Only) Reports to: Principal Location: Chicago, IL Salary: Salary range: $64,480 - $77,329 with full Benefits Low-deductible medical, dental and vision cove…
Skills: Curriculum Development, Instructional Leadership, Data-driven Instruction, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$77k/yr
OVERVIEW Reports to: Principal Salary: Salary range: $64,480 - $77,329 with full Benefits Location: Chicago, IL Low-deductible medical, dental and vision coverage Three-weeks paid winter vacation 10-month employees with …
Skills: Special education, IEP development, Differentiated instruction, Data-driven instruction, Classroom management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid tea…
Skills: Special Education, Classroom Assistance, Tutoring, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Behavior Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$49k–$86k/yr
Company Description About Covista Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America's largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through person…
Skills: Business operations, Project management, Process improvement, Change management, Administrative support
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Position Overview The Restorative Justice Coordinator will work as part of the leadership team of the Office of Education Options, to develop a strategy for systems change, and to support the implementation of new and in…
Skills: Restorative justice, Curriculum development, Staff training, Conflict resolution, Case management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Description As an educational technology company, Hawkes Learning is passionate about helping college students succeed through our innovative courseware. By partnering directly with college professors and recommending pe…
Skills: Field sales, Educational technology, Sales strategy, Lead generation, Pipeline management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Overview Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace…
Skills: Security patrol, Armed security, Emergency response, Customer service, Incident reporting
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$95k/yr
Department Law: Clinic - Staff About the Department The University of Chicago Law School occupies a unique niche among this country's premier law schools. Located on a residential campus in one of America's great cities,…
Skills: Social work, Clinical evaluations, Case management, Crisis intervention, Student supervision
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$91k–$107k/yr
Department ADV Staff Development About the Department The University of Chicago Advancement team cultivates lifelong connections with more than 220,000 alumni, current students, parents, and friends worldwide, building c…
Skills: Instructional design, Training delivery, Project management, Adult learning principles, Fundraising
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$30/hr–$41/hr
The Global Sales and Advisor Development (GSAD) Project Coordinator serves as a strategic partner to the GSAD team, integrating content management, data analysis, and project coordination with critical administrative sup…
Skills: Project management, Data analysis, Event scheduling, Document management, Financial administration
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$68k–$80k/yr
Department UCP Teaching & Learning About the Department Innovative, career-driven learning experiences define University of Chicago Professional. In our commitment to spread the University's knowledge as broadly as possi…
Skills: Instructional design, Canvas LMS, Adult learning theory, Project management, Quality assurance
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The assistant supports Special Education teachers by providing one-on-one tutoring, reinforcing learning concepts, and assisting students with physical disabilities in daily living tasks. They also maintain written records of student behavior and accompany students on field trips and to medical appointments.
Candidates must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education, obtained via 60 semester hours of college credit or a paraprofessional exam. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the capacity to work with students ranging from birth to twenty-one years of age.
CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid teaching certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of disabled students; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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); lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students’ personal physicians; provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts; provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities, including toileting, changing soiled diapers, and cleaning soiled children regardless of age; assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms, including but not limited to specially equipped worktables, positioning equipment, wheelchairs, tape recorders, computers, communication devices, and mechanized page turners; assists teacher in instructing students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency; accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services which students are unable to perform themselves; assists in feeding students unable to do so themselves; takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves; corrects homework assignments and examination materials; assists teachers in maintaining written records of students’ behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: May utilize aggressive management techniques to physically restrain violent students, may administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as directed by the teacher, may operate audio-visual equipment, may operate photocopying equipment.
Certification Requirements. Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:
⦁ Illinois State Board of Education
⦁ Educator License Application
⦁ Work Keys
⦁ Paraprofessional Assessment
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. 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, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age; ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction; ability to complete and maintain basic written reports. (Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable. Individuals who do not provide evidence of the completion of training in CPR at the time of initial employment in this class title will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.)
Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements. Medium Work: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; occasional use of near visual acuity and frequent use of far visual acuity
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Chicago Public Schools is looking for teachers, leaders, and non-instructional staff to transform the face of urban education. We are a team of passionate, committed, and talented professionals who believe that every CPS student will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life. Come join us in making CPS a model for public school districts throughout the nation. CPS is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to over 340,000 children.
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