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
$45k–$50k/yr
Title: Ryan White Medical Case Manager Department: Primary Care Shift: FT/ 8:30AM - 5:00PM CST / M-F Location: 4009 N Broadway /4121 W Lake St Reports to: Manager of Clinical Operations *Willing to work from more than on…
Skills: Case Management, Needs Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination
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: 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: 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: 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
Part-Time Aides OVERVIEW position can be used to assist with the supervision of students during non-instructional activities before, during, and/or after the school day. Part-Time Aides can work for the school, but for n…
Skills: Student Supervision, Child Care, Policy Compliance, Communication, Instruction Following
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Part-Time Aides OVERVIEW position can be used to assist with the supervision of students during non-instructional activities before, during, and/or after the school day. Part-Time Aides can work for the school, but for n…
Skills: Student Supervision, Child Care, Policy Compliance, Communication, Instruction Following
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Part-Time Aides OVERVIEW position can be used to assist with the supervision of students during non-instructional activities before, during, and/or after the school day. Part-Time Aides can work for the school, but for n…
Skills: Student Supervision, Child Care, Policy Compliance, Communication, Instruction Following
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Case Manager Position The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in gr…
Skills: Case Management, IEP Development, Section 504 Coordination, Special Education Curriculum, IDEA Compliance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Case Manager Position The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in gr…
Skills: Special Education Curriculum, IEP Development, Section 504 Coordination, IDEA Compliance, Case 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 Support, IEP Implementation, One-on-one 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, Student Tutoring, Personal Hygiene Care, Behavior Management
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: Instruction, Student Progress Tracking, Classroom Management, IEP Goal Setting, Collaborative Planning
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 Instruction, IEP Goal Setting, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Student Assessment
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Case Manager Position The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in gr…
Skills: Case Management, IEP Development, Section 504 Coordination, Special Education Curriculum, IDEA Compliance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts 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 goa…
Skills: Budget Development, Financial Strategy, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Assistant Principal CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination…
Skills: Educational Leadership, School Budgeting, Student Discipline, Teacher Supervision, Curriculum Implementation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Assistant Principal CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination…
Skills: Educational Leadership, School Budgeting, Student Discipline, Teacher Supervision, Academic Planning
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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Assists Special Education teachers in instructing students with various disabilities in accordance with their Individual Education Programs. Provides essential support including one-on-one tutoring, personal hygiene care, and physical assistance with mobility and equipment.
Must possess a valid TASN paraprofessional license from the ISBE, requiring either 60 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional exam. Candidates must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a strong knowledge of disability characteristics.
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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