Chicago Public Schools

Temporary Bilingual Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $41,766 - $60,584 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Uses bilingual skills and assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools
  • Reinforces efforts with children with various disabilities in accordance with each students’ Individual Education Program (IEP)
  • Lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day
  • Provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to reinforce learning concepts
  • Provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities
  • Assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms
  • 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
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
  • 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)
  • Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities
  • Good knowledge of grammar and spelling in English and at least one other language
  • 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 read, speak and write in English and at least one other language
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language
Benefits
  • Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
  • Medical Plan Options
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Behavioral Health & EAP
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plans
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Days
  • Parental Leaves
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Religious Holidays Leaves

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
bilingual skillsIndividual Education Program (IEP)personal hygiene servicesdaily living skillsnote-takinghomework correctionbasic mathematicswritten reports
Soft skills
communication skillsability to follow instructionsability to work with students with disabilitiesorganizational skills
Certifications
TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license