Job detail
Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/7/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Core responsibilities
The assistant supports special education teachers by providing one-On-One tutoring, personal hygiene care, and physical assistance to students with various disabilities. They also help maintain classroom records, supervise students during field trips, and assist with daily living skills.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid tasn (Nclb) paraprofessional license from the illinois state board of education. This requires at least 60 semester hours of college credit or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam.
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Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick Leave
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Wellness Program
- Paid Leave
- Vacation Days
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans
- Behavioral Health
- Parental Leaves
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Religious Holidays Leaves