Temporary Special Ed Classroom Assist (SPED Instruction)- Dec 2 to March 7

Chicago Public Schools - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Temporary Special Education Classroom Assistant (SPED Instruction) role is designed to support Special Education teachers in providing assistance to students with various disabilities. This position is temporary, spanning from December 2 to March 7, and involves direct engagement with students to reinforce learning and assist with personal care as outlined in each student's Individual Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist students with personal hygiene services, including toileting and changing soiled diapers.
• Help students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools and equipment used in classrooms.
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency.
• Accompany students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist with personal services.
• Assist in feeding students who are unable to do so themselves.
• Take notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves.
• Correct homework assignments and examination materials.
• Assist teachers in maintaining written records of students' behavior.
• Accompany students and teachers on class field trips.
• Attend and participate 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).
• 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 students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable.
• Skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Temporary position with a defined employment period.