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
McHenry, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$24/hr
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the ACT Team(s) as assigned. This may include filing, scheduling, tracking deadlines, and interfacing with members and providers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONS…
Skills: Administrative Support, Scheduling, Filing, Customer Service, Data Entry
Decatur, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
Medical Records Specialist – Decatur, Illinois Salary: $18 – $22/hour (Range based on education, experience, and licensure or certification) Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day) Lo…
Skills: Information Management, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Customer Service, Organizational Skills
Naperville, Illinois, United States · On-site
Fox Valley Institute is a well established, innovative, full-service clinical group practice that is transforming the health and wellness industry. Our dynamic team is comprised of psychologists, licensed marriage and fa…
Skills: Psychological Assessment, Neuropsychological Assessment, Clinical Diagnosis, Report Writing, Client Feedback
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Sign Language Interpretation, Verbatim Interpretation, English Grammar, Interpersonal Communication, Collaborative Relationship Building
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Sign Language Interpretation, English Grammar, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Guidance Counselor Assitant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of a school counselor, works with students to provide information concerning careers, continuing education, and postsecondary e…
Skills: Guidance Counseling Techniques, Office Administration, Student Record Management, Communication Skills, Educational Resource Navigation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Instruction, Student Progress Tracking, Classroom Management, IEP Goal Setting, Collaborative 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 Hygiene Care, Behavior Management, 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 Tutoring, Personal Hygiene Care, Behavioral Management
Brookfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
Description Cantata Adult Life Services, formerly known as The British Home, is a nonprofit, mission-driven community with over 100 years of experience, offering a full continuum of care on a beautiful 10-acre campus in …
Skills: Reception, Administrative Support, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook Calendar
Manteno, Illinois, United States · On-site
$80k–$88k/yr
Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Clinical Supervisor with residential supervisory experience to join our clinical team at our Manteno, IL, location. We are located 50 miles south of Chicago in the sma…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Program Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Behavioral Health Services, Treatment Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$27/hr
Description Esperanza Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees: BCBS Medical PPO Plans | Ameritas Dental | Eye Med Vision | Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year | 10 Paid Holidays and 16 Days …
Skills: Clinical Leadership, Patient Care, Mentorship, Specimen Collection, Vaccine Administration
Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description Employee Role: Private Duty Nurse (PDN)-LPN The Private Duty Nurse (PDN)-LPN is a member of the client care team that provides services directly, or acts as a placement agency, to deliver skilled nursing serv…
Skills: Skilled Nursing, Patient Care, Clinical Documentation, Infection Control, HIPAA Compliance
Normal, Illinois, United States · On-site
$53k–$56k/yr
Description Description The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, a…
Skills: Trauma-Informed Counseling, IEP Development, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individual Counseling
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58k–$73k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: ITAV at River City - Chicago, IL 60607Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $73,158.00 Salary/yearAbout It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV) It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV) is a beacon fo…
Skills: Instructional Coaching, Curriculum Implementation, Staff Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58k–$73k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: ITAV at River City - Chicago, IL 60607Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $73,158.00 Salary/yearAbout It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV) It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV) is a beacon fo…
Skills: Instructional Coaching, Curriculum Implementation, Staff Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Management
Moline, Illinois, United States · On-site
$46k–$70k/yr
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Explores, recommends, and coordinates the insurance and potential financial assistance options available to kidney dialysis patients in a specified geographic area, while maximizing revenue for the com…
Skills: Insurance Coordination, Patient Education, Medicare Eligibility, Medicaid Systems, Financial Assistance Coordination
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$120k–$148k/yr
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access t…
Skills: Medication Management, Psychotherapy, Patient Care, Behavioral Healthcare, Clinical Excellence
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$49k–$64k/yr
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access t…
Skills: Patient Care, Clinical Excellence, Behavioral Healthcare, Collaboration, Case Management
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 daily living skills.
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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