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 Instruction, IEP Implementation, Student Positioning, Personal Hygiene Care, One-on-one Tutoring
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 Instruction, IEP Implementation, Student Positioning, Personal Hygiene Care, One-on-one Tutoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
School Assistant - COVID Support Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in more than 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of …
Skills: Bilingual Communication, Student Supervision, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Basic Mathematics
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
School Assistant - COVID Support Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in more than 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of …
Skills: Bilingual Communication, Student Supervision, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Administrative Support
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…
Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals…
Skills: Student Supervision, Classroom Management, Tutoring, English Grammar, Basic Mathematics
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals…
Skills: Student Supervision, Classroom Management, Tutoring, English Grammar, Basic Mathematics
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Instructional Planning, Language Assessment, Classroom Management, Bilingual Education, Lesson Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Bilingual Education Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for instruction, specialized services and support to students for the purposes of developi…
Skills: Instructional Planning, Language Assessment, Classroom Management, Bilingual Education, Lesson Planning
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 Instruction, IEP Implementation, Student Tutoring, Personal Hygiene Care, Behavior 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 Instruction, IEP Implementation, Personal Hygiene Care, Student Positioning, One-on-one Tutoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…
Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Curriculum Knowledge
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$27/hr–$29/hr
Education Content Coordinator *This is a hybrid position. Priority will be given to applicants who live within a 100-mile radius of our home office in Chicago, IL. Your Purpose: This person will report to the Manager, Ed…
Skills: Onboarding Coordination, Project Management, Administrative Support, Data Management, Communication Skills
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$27/hr–$29/hr
Education Content Coordinator *This is a hybrid position. Priority will be given to applicants who live within a 100-mile radius of our home office in Chicago, IL. Your Purpose: This person will report to the Manager, Ed…
Skills: Onboarding Coordination, Project Management, Administrative Support, Data Management, Communication Skills
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…
Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Behavior Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…
Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Curriculum Knowledge
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 Instruction, IEP Implementation, Student Tutoring, Personal Hygiene Care, Behavior Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…
Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Curriculum Knowledge
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Relationship Building, Childcare, CPR
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$116k–$145k/yr
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Skills: Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Public Relations, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Assists Special Education teachers in instructing students with various disabilities in accordance with their Individual Education Programs. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene care, and assisting with physical positioning and daily living skills.
Must possess a valid TASN paraprofessional license from the ISBE, obtained via 60 college credit hours or a paraprofessional exam. Requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and strong communication skills.
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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