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, One-on-one tutoring, Personal hygiene assistance, Behavior management, Classroom assistance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr
Client Coordinator Job Summary Responsibilities include managing clients throughout their lifecycle with the company, taking initial intake calls & providing information to potential clients. Ensures quality care and cli…
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description About Us Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Chicago land’s diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Established in 1981, CMAA i…
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$39/hr
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Skills: Spiritual counseling, Pastoral care, Hospice care, Clinical assessment, Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$33/hr–$43/hr
Company Description Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender ide…
Skills: Psychosocial assessment, Counseling, Intervention services, Case management, Discharge planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$33/hr–$43/hr
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Skills: Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Care planning, Discharge planning, Patient advocacy
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
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Skills: Nursing, Patient assessment, Care coordination, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education
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, One-on-one tutoring, Personal hygiene assistance, Behavior management, Classroom assistance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$117k/yr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Reflective practice, Problem-solving
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$21/hr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k–$75k/yr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$40/hr
When you work at Clarendale Six Corners, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of …
Skills: Nursing care, Care planning, Resident assessment, Supervision, Hospitality
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$23/hr
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Skills: Personal care, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Incontinent care
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Child Development, Parent Communication, Educational Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to prea…
Skills: Customer service, Point of sale system, Sales transactions, Communication, Organization
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
About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to prea…
Skills: Customer service, Point of sale system, Sales transactions, Organization, Communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Special Education Classroom Assistant supports teachers in reinforcing learning for students with various disabilities in accordance with their Individual Education Programs. Duties include providing one-on-one tutoring, assisting with personal hygiene, and helping with physical positioning and mobility equipment.
Candidates must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education. This requires at least 60 semester hours of college credit or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam.
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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