Qureos Mentor

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, preparing them for success in college, career, and civic life. The district serves a diverse population and offers a range of educational programs from pre-kindergarten through high school, along with various support services to enhance student learning and well-being.

<div><div><b>Case Manager</b><div>
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Job Number:</b> <b>P168885</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jul 10, 2026, 1:17:19 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> West Side-1313 South Sacramento Drive (Collins Acad STEAM High School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $64,469.94 to $82,839.39</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
Case Manager Position</div><div><br>
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child&mdash;in every school and every neighborhood&mdash;has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. In alignment with the mission of the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS), our schools strive to provide high quality and specially designed instructional supports and services for all students with disabilities within their least restrictive environment. We work collaboratively with the goal of improving the academic achievement of all students with disabilities by ensuring they receive meaningful and relevant access to grade level core instruction within their school.</div><div><br>
The Case Manager position is solely committed to fulfilling the responsibilities indicated below. This position differs from a person at the school being assigned the duty/role of Case Manager that allows for the receipt of a stipend. The Case Manager position does not include a stipend.</div><div><br>
The Case Manager position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Serving as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA and serving as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504</div></li><li><div>
Fulfilling all the Roles &amp; Responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual for the local school district representative</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring that all parental notices and consents for Full and Individual Evaluations and placements are processed and provided in the native language where feasible and placed in the student temporary files</div></li><li><div>
Sending parents/guardians copy of draft IEP materials and if applicable paraprofessional, ESY ,and Learning Environment Intervention forms, along with copies of all other conducted evaluations and any other collected data at least five school days prior to the meeting</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring an interpreter is invited to all IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) for parents who are limited English proficient</div></li><li><div>
Coordinating all referrals for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) to ensure that all required components are addressed and that the process is completed within 60 school days after receiving signed parental consent, including but not limited to, referrals for Assistive Technology/Alternative-Augmentative Communication evaluations or functional behavioral assessments (FBAs)</div></li><li><div>
Convening and chairing IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) and acting as the District Representative</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring that IEP teams are utilizing qualitative and quantitative data when making service decisions in the development of an IEP</div></li><li><div>
Finalizing each student&rsquo;s IEP or 504 Plan in the SSM at the meeting and providing the student&rsquo;s parents/guardians with a copy</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring that all relevant student data is entered into SSM in a timely manner</div></li><li><div>
Arranging special education and related services for a student within the school in accordance with the students IEP and contacting ODLSS to arrange assignment in another school if necessary to implement the IEP</div></li><li><div>
Consulting with the ODLSS District Representative regarding students who require low-incidence services or regarding problems that develop in the implementation of procedures</div></li><li><div>
In collaboration with the principal, overseeing and ensuring the implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans for each student with disabilities in the school</div></li><li><div>
Training and supporting school staff regarding the implementation of the IDEA and Section 504 requirements</div></li><li><div>
Attending all ODLSS professional development and meetings targeted at supporting the case manager/local school district representative</div></li><li><div>
Assisting the school&rsquo;s scheduler/programmer with programming all students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs</div></li><li><div>
In collaboration with the principal, scheduling paraprofessionals in accordance with students&rsquo; IEPs and 504 Plans</div></li></ul><div><b><br>
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Case Manager, must possess the following qualifications, as described:</b></div><div><b><br>
Type of Education:</b></div><ul><li><div><br>
Completion of a Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in special education or a Master&rsquo;s degree in educational administration</div></li><li><div>
A valid Professional Educator License (PEL) in one of the following areas: Special Education (PK-Age 21) endorsement or School Support Personnel endorsement with a supervisory endorsement</div></li></ul><div><b><br>
Type of Experience and Number of Years</b>:</div><ul><li><div><br>
Two or more years of experience in special education</div></li></ul><div><b><br>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b>:</div><ul><li><div><br>
Expertise in special education curriculum and service provision</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of general education curriculum</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds</div></li><li><div>
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge and understanding of CPS resources</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of intervention and assessment strategies for disabled and non-disabled students</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS or RTI)</div></li><li><div>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, governmental and community agencies, and employers</div></li><li><div>
Ability to problem-solve, work on a team, use data to guide work, and clearly communicate to multiple stakeholders</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated expertise in customer service, consensus building, and use of problem solving skills and strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Case Manager

<div><div><b>Part-Time Seasonal</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>260001A5</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jun 23, 2026, 9:40:05 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> North/Northwest Side-700 West Willow Street (Walter L Newberry Mth/Sci Acd)</div><div></div><div><div><br>
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JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div>
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Temporary Part Time Seasonal Roles
<br>
The Chicago Public Schools utilizes temporary part-time seasonal support in school-based, network and central office positions. Duties are identified by the hiring manager following the application process. Positions require reliable workers who are able to provide support in areas as requested by administrators. These may include, but are not limited to
<br>
<ul><li>Office Support
</li><li>Duties related to opening and closing out the school day.
</li><li>Data entry, filing, answering phones and other various clerical duties
</li><li>Duties associated with supporting overall school operations
</li></ul><br>
Physical Requirements
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Medium Work: Exerting twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, or ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for Light Work.
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Our vision is that Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. Join us and help make this vision a reality.</div></div>

Part-Time Seasonal

<div><div><b>Anticipated SY 26-27 Case Manager</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>2600019Q</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jun 23, 2026, 9:09:33 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> South Side-8505 South Ingleside Avenue (Arthur Ashe Elem)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $64,469.94 to $82,839.39</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><p><b><br>
ABOUT CPS:</b> We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it&rsquo;s needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Position Title:</b> Diverse Learners Teacher</p><p>
Under the supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for the instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and performs other duties as assigned and required.</p><p>
</p><p><b>Specialty Functions</b>:</p><ul><li>
A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1</li><li>
Set goals for the individualized education plan that are achievable and comparable to a student's peers in accordance with the State of Illinois IEP guidelines</li><li>
Work collaboratively with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success while also participating on the multidisciplinary team to promote students' wellbeing</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Essential Functions:</b></p><p>
Within the context of the CPS Framework for Teaching, all teachers should utilize a continuous improvement process that refines his or her teaching practice. Each teacher should...</p><ul><li>
Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge, in order to select learning objectives and design coherent instruction and assessments</li><li>
Create an environment for effective student learning and growth by establishing a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that promotes and appreciates the cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity of students</li><li>
Respond to the needs of all students by designing engaging classroom instruction with appropriately challenging questions, communication and discussion techniques, and instructionally aligned assessments</li><li>
Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students</li><li>
Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school wide systems of management and discipline</li><li>
Personalize student learning through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources, as available</li><li>
Advocate for the district&rsquo;s vision and commit to our district&rsquo;s common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students (including those with special needs), appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications &amp; Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education</li><li>
Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach</li><li>
A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the role - information on obtaining a valid teacher license can be found at isbe.net/licensure</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Employment Expectations</b>:</p><ul><li>
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), an employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago or be willing to become a resident within six months of the date of his/her employment with Chicago Public Schools. For certain high-needs positions, exemptions to this policy may be available.</li><li>
All new hires must satisfactorily complete all CPS on boarding requirements which include, but are not limited to, passing a tuberculosis test, drug test and state and federal criminal background checks. CPS is a drug and alcohol free workplace.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><i>It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of any classifications protected by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy discrimination), gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. Concerns or Inquiries should be made to the Equal Opportunity Compliance Office Administrator at (773) 553-1013. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and related regulations concerning sex discrimination also should be referred to the CPS Equal Opportunity Compliance Office (773) 553-1195.</i></p></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Anticipated SY 26-27 Case Manager

<div><div><b>Anticipated SY 26-27 Special Ed Classroom Assistant</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>2600019M</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jun 23, 2026, 8:33:40 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Far South Side-11220 South Wallace Street (Christian Fenger Academy)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $41,766.58 to $60,584.36</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
CLASS TITLE:</b> Special Education Classroom Assistant</div></div><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: </b>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.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b>Assists Special Education<b> </b>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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: </b>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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Certification Requirements</b>. 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:</div>
<ul><li>Illinois State Board of Education</li><li>Educator License Application</li><li>Work Keys</li><li>Paraprofessional Assessment</li></ul><br>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b><b>. </b>Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of basic mathematics<b>.</b></div><br>
<div></div><div>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.)</div><br>
<div></div><div>Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b><b>. </b>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</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Anticipated SY 26-27 Special Ed Classroom Assistant

<div><div><b>Special Ed Classroom Assist (Early Childhood SPED)</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P168478</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jun 22, 2026, 1:57:30 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> West Side-646 N Lawndale Avenue (Laura S Ward School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $41,766.58 to $60,584.36</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
CLASS TITLE:</b> Special Education Classroom Assistant</div></div><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: </b>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.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b>Assists Special Education<b> </b>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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: </b>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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Certification Requirements</b>. 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:</div>
<ul><li>Illinois State Board of Education</li><li>Educator License Application</li><li>Work Keys</li><li>Paraprofessional Assessment</li></ul><br>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b><b>. </b>Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of basic mathematics<b>.</b></div><br>
<div></div><div>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.)</div><br>
<div></div><div>Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b><b>. </b>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</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Special Ed Classroom Assist (Early Childhood SPED)

<div><div><b>School Clerk</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P169218</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jun 15, 2026, 1:29:41 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Southwest Side-6140 South Melvina Avenue (Nathan Hale School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $53,879.80 to $81,185.08</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
CLASS TITLE</b>: School Clerk I</div><br>
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<div></div><div><b>CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS</b>: Under the general direction of the school principal, performs any of several specialized clerical functions in a large public school facility, or performs a variety of responsible clerical functions in a small public school facility; and performs related duties as required.</div><br>
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<div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b>: Prepares and types a variety of original correspondence, memorandums, and reports using either a personal computer or typewriter, as directed by the school principal and/or the principal&rsquo;s designee; opens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and school correspondence; serves as a receptionist and greets and directs visitors to appropriate staff; schedules appointments for school administrators; receives and places telephone calls for school personnel; responds to inquiries from students, parents and guardians and the general public concerning school operations and activities; maintains attendance records of students and staff; processes and prepares payrolls for school personnel, both manually and by operating computerized timekeeping and payroll equipment; maintains enrollment records and processes student transfers; maintains student history records; prepares and processes requisitions for the procurement of supplies, instructional materials, furniture, and equipment; maintains and monitors the school&rsquo;s petty cash and internal account ledgers; issues checks and prepares money for deposits; receives and compiles periodic reports involving payrolls, pupil attendance and enrollment, various funds and account ledgers; compiles and forwards student transcripts to appropriate parties; may take and transcribe dictation; may operate personal computers utilizing spreadsheet, database, or other software applications.</div><br>
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<div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b>:</div><br>
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<div><b>Training and Experience</b>. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) supplemented by one year of clerical work experience, and the ability to type 45 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b>. General knowledge of modern clerical office methods, practices, and procedures; knowledge of common office machines and equipment.</div><br>
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<div>Ability to apply general clerical office methods, practices, and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to type proficiently; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with school personnel, students, parents and guardians, and the general public; ability to operate personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database software is highly desirable.</div><br>
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<div>Good oral and written communication skills, good skill in basic mathematics, good interpersonal skills, good recordkeeping skills.</div><br>
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<div><b>Physical Requirements</b>. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
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<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

School Clerk

<div><div><b>SY 26-27 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant</b><div>
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Job Number:</b> <b>2600013M</b><div>
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Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jun 11, 2026, 10:03:05 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> South Side-7355 South Jeffery Boulevard (Bouchet Math &amp; Sci Acad)</div><div><b>
Position Type</b><b>:</b> Union Position</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $41,766.58 to $60,584.36</div><div></div><div><div><br>
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JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
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CLASS TITLE:</b> Special Education Classroom Assistant</div></div><br>
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</div><div><b>CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: </b>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.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b>Assists Special Education<b> </b>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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: </b>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.</div><br>
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<div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><br>
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<div><b>Certification Requirements</b>. 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:</div>
<ul><li>Illinois State Board of Education</li><li>Educator License Application</li><li>Work Keys</li><li>Paraprofessional Assessment</li></ul><br>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b><b>. </b>Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of basic mathematics<b>.</b></div><br>
<div></div><div>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.)</div><br>
<div></div><div>Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b><b>. </b>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</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

SY 26-27 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant

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