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daycare teacher

Greater Learning Opportunity Academy Inc

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>We are seeking a passionate and energetic Daycare Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment for young children. In this vital role, you will foster early childhood development by implementing educational activities, managing classroom routines, and providing compassionate care to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Your enthusiasm and dedication will inspire young learners to explore, grow, and thrive during their formative years. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your skills in early childhood education.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Plan and execute age-appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development</li><li>Create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that encourages curiosity and independence</li><li>Supervise children during playtime, meals, naps, and outdoor activities to ensure safety at all times</li><li>Implement behavior management strategies to foster positive interactions and discipline when necessary</li><li>Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about children's progress, milestones, and any concerns</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom to support a healthy learning environment</li><li>Assist with diapering, feeding, and basic caregiving needs for infants and toddlers as required</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Prior experience working with children in daycare, preschool, nannying, babysitting or similar settings</li><li>Knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education best practices</li><li>Certification in First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain upon hire)</li><li>Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special education needs is a plus</li><li>Strong classroom management skills with the ability to handle diverse behaviors effectively</li><li>Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, and team members</li><li>Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment while maintaining patience and enthusiasm for teaching young children</li></ul><p>Join us in shaping the future by providing compassionate care and inspiring early learning experiences!</p><p>Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Daycare Teacher

Green Bean Day School & Nursery

<p><b>We are seeking individuals who are passionate about early childhood education to join our team!</b></p><p><i>Are you looking for a work environment that is nurturing, supportive, and gratifying? Do you want to work with other professionals who are ready and willing to support you and help you deepen your knowledge of early childhood development? Does having the opportunity to bring your hobbies and interests into your daily work sound exciting? Then Green Bean might be the place for you!</i></p><ul><li><i><b>We are currently looking for 1 part time lead or assistant teacher for a 12-6pm shift.</b></i></li></ul><p>The Green Bean Day School &amp; Nursery is a nurturing, eco-friendly environment for children aged six-weeks to five-years. We are proud to offer high-quality childcare and education in a carefully designed environment to support relationships among children, parents, and educators.</p><p>The Green Bean is based on the acclaimed Reggio Emilia Approach with an educational philosophy centered around fostering children&rsquo;s interests. We are a year-round program and are open between the hours of 7:30 a.m - 6:00 p.m.</p><p><b>General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</b></p><ul><li>Developing weekly lesson plans based on the project approach that includes activities in the following areas: science, math, literacy/language, and physical development</li><li>Following a daily classroom schedule that includes both choice time, circle time and art/sensory activities</li><li>Providing high-quality care including changing diapers, following hand washing procedures for staff and children, participate in family style dining, and monitor the safety and wellbeing of each child</li><li>Documenting group activities through photos, observations and teacher reflection</li><li>Conducting regular observations for individual portfolio assessments</li><li>Conducting parent-teacher conferences</li><li>Updating app on a daily basis</li><li>Participating in annual Open House and other family events at the school</li><li>Participating in ongoing professional development (a minimum of 15 hours per year is required by DCFS)</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>At least one year experience providing care and education for young children in a group childcare setting</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with the Reggio Approach and documentation preferred</li><li>Willingness to develop teaching skills through reflective practice</li><li>Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice</li><li>Knowledge of DCFS licensing standards</li><li>Maintain valid DCFS required certifications (SIDS, SBS, Food Handler, etc.)</li><li>Three (3) written character references</li><li>Complete a background check and fingerprinting</li><li>Must be available to work full time between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Schedule coordinated with the Director.</li><li>Meets all DCFS licensing requirements, per the Rules 407, including a physical examination which provides evidence that staff are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties</li></ul><p><b>Visit our website at www.greenbeandayschool.com to learn more about us!</b></p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $17.50-18.50 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>6 hour shift</li><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul><p>Location:</p><ul><li>Chicago, IL 60614 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What age group are you most interested in working with? </li><li>Do you have 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education or a CDA? </li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Chicago, IL 60614 (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Reggio Daycare Looking for PT Lead Teachers/Assistant Teachers (BUCKTOWN)

Chicago Public Schools

<div><div><b>Class Size Teaching Asst- 4th Grade</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P167710</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Mar 10, 2026, 8:32:08 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Southwest Side-6010 South Throop Street (Anna R. Langford Comm Acad)</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><p><br>
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 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 values are embedded within these commitments &ndash; student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.</p>
<p><b>
POSITION OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p>
The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Teacher Assistant positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. 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>
<p><b>
The Class Size Teacher Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:</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 card</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking corridors and reviewing student identification card</li>
<li>Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments</li>
<li>Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms</li>
<li>Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms</li>
<li>Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school</li>
<li>Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students</li>
<li>Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs.</li>
<li>Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Assist in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses.</li>
<li>Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify the causes of student absence.</li>
<li>May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet as necessary</li>
<li>May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Teacher Assistant must possess the following qualifications:</b></p><p><br>
<b>
Education Requirements</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Certification Requirements</b><b>: </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:</p>
<ul>
<li>Illinois State Board of Education</li>
<li>ISBN applied for link</li>
<li>Work Keys</li>
<li>ParaPro</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and 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, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Requirements:</b><b> </b>Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. Even though the 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 control.</p>
<p><b>
Conditions of Employment</b><b>:</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>
<li><b>Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position</b></li>
<li><b>Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing </b>- 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. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.</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>

Class Size Teaching Asst- 4th Grade

<div><div><b>Teacher Assistant (Reading)</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P167280</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Mar 1, 2026, 1:57:09 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Far South Side-11140 South Bishop Street (Shoop Math Sci Tech Acad)</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 (Reading)

<div><div><b>Special Ed Classroom Assistant</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>260000CL</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Mar 12, 2026, 3:26:06 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> South Side-1419 East 89th Street (Mary E Mcdowell 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>Special Ed Classroom Assist (CLUSTER)</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P167142</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Mar 11, 2026, 10:37:04 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> North/Northwest Side-5411 West Fullerton Avenue (Hanson Park 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>
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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>

Special Ed Classroom Assist (CLUSTER)

<div><div><b>Special Ed Classroom Assist (Cluster)</b><div>
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Job Number:</b> <b>P165451</b><div>
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Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Mar 11, 2026, 10:34:52 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> North/Northwest Side-5411 West Fullerton Avenue (Hanson Park School)</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>

Special Ed Classroom Assist (Cluster)

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