Temporary Special Ed Classroom Assistant

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Temporary Special Ed Classroom Assistant 260000CZ 260000CZ Mar 16 2026 12:11:10 PM Mar 16 2026 12:11:10 PM West Side-1147 North Western Avenue Roberto Clemente Comm Acad HS West Side-1147 North Western Avenue Roberto Clemente Comm Acad HS Union Position Union Position 41766.58 to 60584.36 41766.58 to 60584.36

CLASS TITLE Special Education Classroom Assistant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists Special Education 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 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 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 behavior

Accompanies students and teachers on class field trips

Attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification Requirements. 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 ? Illinois State Board of Education ? Educator License Application ? Work Keys ? Paraprofessional Assessment

Knowledge Abilities and Skill. Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities good knowledge of English grammar and spelling good knowledge of basic mathematics.

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.

Good oral and written communication skills skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements. Medium Work Exerting up to fifty 50 pounds of force occasionally andor up to twenty 20 pounds of force frequently andor 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

CLASS TITLE Special Education Classroom Assistant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists Special Education 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 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 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 behavior

Accompanies students and teachers on class field trips

Attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification Requirements. 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 ? Illinois State Board of Education ? Educator License Application ? Work Keys ? Paraprofessional Assessment

Knowledge Abilities and Skill. Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities good knowledge of English grammar and spelling good knowledge of basic mathematics.

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.

Good oral and written communication skills skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements. Medium Work Exerting up to fifty 50 pounds of force occasionally andor up to twenty 20 pounds of force frequently andor 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