Temporary Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

Special Education Classroom Assistant providing support to disabled students under the supervision of certified teachers. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, tutoring, and classroom management.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCentral • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $41,766 - $60,584 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities
Lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day
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
Assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms
Accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services
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

What you’ll need

Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
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
Good oral and written communication skills
Skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves

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Hard Skills & Tools

TutoringPersonal Hygiene AssistanceNote TakingHomework CorrectionRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPatienceEmpathy

Certifications

TASN (NCLB) Paraprofessional License