Intrinsic Schools
Location
Chicago, Illinois
The paraprofessional assists teachers with classroom organization, management, and the delivery of lessons through small group or individual instruction. They are responsible for attending to students' academic, emotional, and physical needs while performing various clerical tasks.
Candidates must possess an associate's degree, with a bachelor's degree in child development or a related field being advantageous. Experience working with children and students with special needs is required.
Participates in lesson planning sessions, and communicates with parents and school officials. Co-teaches lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviews classwork. Organizes the classroom and teaching materials, monitors the classroom during lessons, and minimizes distractions and disruptions. Supervises students in and out of the classroom. Attends to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs. Helps Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions. Performs clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework. Ensures the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies. Tracks students' progress and prepares reports for the parents. Assists Teachers in counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children. Required Skills/Abilities A paraprofessional associate's degree. A bachelor's degree in child development or a related field may be advantageous. Experience working with children and special needs students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with educational software. Physical Requirements: Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly including indoor and outdoor areas. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Equal Opportunity Employer Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
Market context
In Illinois, teaching assistant roles are commonly driven by school staffing needs in special education and general classroom support, especially where paraprofessional licensing is required. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a valid TASN paraprofessional license, at least 60 semester hours or a paraprofessional exam, plus strong communication and knowledge of disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then confirm your license status and readiness to follow classroom directions before applying.
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