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: Instruction, Student Progress Tracking, Classroom Management, IEP Goal Setting, Collaborative Planning
Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site
$57/hr–$99/hr
Overview Responsible for strategic and operational leadership for all Greater Peoria behavioral health inpatient nursing for Carle Health. Provides oversight of the development of business, financial personnel and clinic…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Operational Management, Financial Budgeting, Clinical Programming, Patient Care Delivery
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: Instruction, Progress Tracking, Classroom Management, IEP Goal Setting, Collaborative Planning
Lombard, Illinois, United States · On-site
The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team and that member of the team whose function is to: supervise, evaluate and coordinate the various component members of the interdisciplinary team; assure continuity …
Skills: Team Leadership, Patient Care Coordination, Interdisciplinary Team Supervision, Patient Advocacy, Records Management
Algonquin, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. You're also part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior l…
Skills: Personal Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Mobility, Incontinence Care, Resident Engagement
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$67k–$82k/yr
42 Days Off Per Year!!! Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Provider is a clinical staff member supporting our model of patient-centered, team-based care that integrates behavioral health with primary care, leading t…
Skills: Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Co-occurring Disorders Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma Treatment
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
Make a difference in Jewish student life by joining Northwestern Hillel as the Doppelt Director of Engagement. In this role, you will lead Hillel’s strategies for reaching Jewish students across campus (including t…
Skills: Engagement Strategy, Data Analysis, Student Relationship Building, Program Management, Supervision
Libertyville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
Benefits: Paid Leave Mileage Reimbursement Flexible schedule HOLD ON A SECOND. Please make sure that you qualify: You have 2 years+ of caregiving experience You have reliable transportation You are comfortable helping BO…
Skills: Companionship, Personal Care, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting
Libertyville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
Benefits: Paid Leave Mileage Reimbursement Flexible schedule HOLD ON A SECOND. Please make sure that you qualify: You have 2 years+ of caregiving experience You have reliable transportation You are comfortable helping BO…
Skills: Companionship, Personal care, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Requirements: Master's degree in school counseling AND current ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement Reports to: Principal Evaluated by: Principal PRIMARY FUNCTION As vital members…
Skills: School Counseling, Academic Planning, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Data Analysis
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
Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in provi…
Skills: HIV/STI Education, Patient Counseling, Phlebotomy, Trauma-Informed Care, Electronic Health Records
Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site
Overview The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is an important part of high-quality behavioral health services provided to both inpatients or/and outpatients of UnityPoint Health. Foremost among the responsibilities liste…
Skills: Clinical Counseling, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$45k–$55k/yr
HEALTH EDUCATOR - GRANT FUNDED OUTREACH/ EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TAPESTRY 360 HEALTH Tapestry 360 Health is a mission-driven, patient-centered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering comprehensive primary care, …
Skills: Health Education, Community Outreach, Patient Engagement, Program Evaluation, Culturally Responsive Education
Norridge, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description Central Baptist Village is a not-for-profit, faith-based community with more than a century of dedicated service in caring for older adults. We are proudly a CMS 5 star rated community and our reputation for …
Skills: Nursing Care, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Electronic Medical Records, Patient Advocacy
Norridge, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description Central Baptist Village is a not-for-profit, faith-based community with more than a century of dedicated service in caring for older adults. We are proudly a CMS 5 star rated community and our reputation for …
Skills: Nursing Care, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Electronic Medical Records, Patient Advocacy
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$37/hr–$44/hr
Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in provi…
Skills: Nursing Process, Telephone Triage, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Lab Procedures
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Assists Special Education teachers in instructing students with various disabilities and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Provides essential personal care, one-on-one tutoring, and physical support for non-ambulatory students.
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 be able to perform medium physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
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
Providing a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in life
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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