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>Temporary Special Ed Classroom Assist (SPED Instruction)</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P173861</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jul 30, 2026, 12:33:25 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Southwest Side-2111 W 47th St (Back of the Yards IB HS)</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>

Temporary Special Ed Classroom Assist (SPED Instruction)

<div><div><b>Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P172602</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jul 30, 2026, 9:58:44 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> North/Northwest Side-7345 North Washtenaw Avenue (Philip Rogers School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $36,476.82 to $54,962.59</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
CLASS TITLE</b>: Teacher 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 teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils; and performs related duties as required.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b>: Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms, operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials, assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses; assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary; may assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.</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></div>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b>. Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b>. 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 frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.</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>

Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)

<div><div><b>Special Ed Classroom Assistant</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>260001ZI</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jul 30, 2026, 10:54:31 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> North/Northwest Side-3116 West Belden Avenue (Charles R Darwin 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 Assistant

<div><div><b>Temp Bilingual Sp Educ Classrm Asst</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P169237</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jul 29, 2026, 7:29:19 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> North/Northwest Side-3601 North Milwaukee Avenue (Carl Schurz High School)</div><div><b>
Position Type</b><b>:</b> Temporary Position</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>
Job Code: 000469</div></div><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>CLASS TITLE:</b> Bilingual Special Education Classroom Assistant</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, uses bilingual skills and assists in the instruction of disabled students; and performs related duties as required.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b>Uses bilingual skills and 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>DESIRABLE 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></div>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b><b>. </b>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<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.). Ability to read, speak and write in English and at least one other language.</div><br>
<div></div><div>Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language, 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>

Temp Bilingual Sp Educ Classrm Asst

<div><div><b>Temporary Teacher Assistant (Other Instructional Programs, Reading)</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>260001YT</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jul 28, 2026, 2:28:11 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Southwest Side-6901 South Fairfield Avenue (Francis M Mckay School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $36,476.82 to $54,962.59</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
CLASS TITLE</b>: Teacher 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 teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils; and performs related duties as required.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b>: Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms, operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials, assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses; assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary; may assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.</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></div>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b>. Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b>. 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 frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.</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>

Temporary Teacher Assistant (Other Instructional Programs, Reading)

<div><div><b>School Assistant</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P170838</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Jul 23, 2026, 4:13:14 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> South Side-936 East 54th Street (Charles Kozminski Com Acad)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $36,152.75 to $54,474.28</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><p><b><br>
School Assistant - COVID Support</b></p>
<p><i>Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in more than 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core principles are embedded within these commitments &ndash; student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.</i></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<p>Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils; and performs related duties as required.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>Essential Duties</b></p>
<ul><li>Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities.</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards</li>
<li>Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments</li>
<li>Assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms</li>
<li>Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials; and operates audiovisual equipment</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classroom</li>
<li>Greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students.</li>
<li>Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Assists in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher;</li>
<li>Assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses</li>
<li>Assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary School teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary</li>
<li>May assist in the Supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students</li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><ul><li><b>Additional job responsibilities which support schools during the COVID-19 pandemic include:</b></li></ul>
<ul><li>Communicate with families of quarantined students, with a focus on helping ensure students and families know what to expect and how to access instruction;</li>
<li>Assist students and families with securing devices if needed, as well as accessing necessary online programs to receive instruction, and troubleshoot technology issues in coordination with appropriate school and district resources;</li>
<li>Coordinate logistical details of remote instruction for quarantined students, including educator schedules, Google Meets setup, and other needs;</li>
<li>As needed, provide supervision of in-person student learning while a teacher is teaching remotely when absent for COVID-related reasons;</li>
<li>Coordinate student COVID testing logistics at school, including but not limited:
<ul><li>Assist with scheduling test administration</li>
<li>Supervise students waiting for tests</li>
<li>Provide class coverage during staff testing</li>
<li>Promote testing consents to families</li>
</ul></li><li>Promote student and family vaccination opportunities at school:
<ul><li>Assist with parent reminders/notifications,</li>
<li>Assist with onsite mobile vaccination events,</li>
<li>Remind families of second dose appointments</li><br>
</ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) supplemented by six months experience in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.</li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics</b></p>
<ul><li>Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.</li>
<li>Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions</li>
<li>Ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills, 800 reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.</li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Conditions of Employment</b></p>
<p>As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:</p>
<ul><li><b>Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency</b> - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Be Fully Vaccinated</b></li>
</ul>
<p>Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Updated 8/31/2021</p>
<p>Job Code 000462</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>

School Assistant

<div><div><b>Case Manager</b><div>
</div><b>
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>

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