20 Best Paraprofessional Educator jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Paraprofessional Educator
Catalyst Schools —Chicago, IL
Assist teachers by providing some secretarial assistance (e.g. making copies, typing necessary teacher generated classroom materials, etc.).
$20.60 an hour
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Paraprofessional for Preschool Classroom
John V Leigh School —Norridge, IL
Support teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities. Strong ability to educate and communicate effectively with students.
$20 an hour
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1d
SY24-25 Anticipated Paraprofessional/SECA
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $34.7K - $43.9K a year
2d
Special Ed Classroom Assistant (Temporary: Aug-Nov)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $37.3K - $47.3K a year
Anticipated Pre K Teacher Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
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…
Estimated: $36.4K - $46.1K a year
1d
SY 24-25 Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $40K - $50.6K a year
1d
Special Ed Classroom Assist (Cognitive Developmental Delay)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $39.7K - $50.2K a year
Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
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…
Estimated: $36.3K - $45.9K a year
2d
ZFY 23-25 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $39.7K - $50.2K a year
One to One Special Ed. Program Asst ~ McKinley School
Proviso Area for Exceptional Children —Bellwood, IL
You can obtain a substitute teaching license with a Bachelor's degree in any subject. $20.50 per hour for the 2024-2025 school year.
$20.50 an hour
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SY24-25 Anticipated Temporary Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $37.3K - $47.3K a year
Bilingual Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Uses bilingual skills and assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with…
Estimated: $40.7K - $51.6K a year
5d
SY24-25 (Temporary) Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $37.3K - $47.3K a year
13d
One to One Special Ed. Program Asst ~ Cross Cat. Adaptive Prog
Proviso Area for Exceptional Children —Maywood, IL
You can obtain a substitute teaching license with a Bachelor's degree in any subject. $20.50 per hour 2024-2025 school year. Six hour day for 180 school days.
$20.50 an hour
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One to One Special Ed. Program Asst ~ Jefferson School
Proviso Area for Exceptional Children —Bellwood, IL
You can obtain a substitute teaching license with a Bachelor's degree in any subject. One to One program assistant to work with primary aged student.
$20.50 an hour
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SY 24-25 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $40K - $50.6K a year
Special Ed Classroom Assist (Special Education Instruction)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $38.7K - $49K a year
SECA - Special Ed Classroom Assistant - Cluster Program
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $40.4K - $51.1K a year
Washington Paraprofessional Vacancy
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 —Evanston, IL
Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area preferred. Job related experience is desired. 6 hours/day, 10-month position.
$20.69 an hour
Whitney Young HS: Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including…
Estimated: $39.3K - $49.7K a year

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Paraprofessional Educator

Catalyst Schools - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $20.60 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Paraprofessional Certification
Typing
Communication skills
Teaching

Full Job Description

The Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide at Catalyst Schools works with a teacher team to implement the curriculum and ensure the success of the students at the grade level in which he/she is working. The Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide is responsible to the teacher of the classroom to which he/she is assigned, the Principal and other designated administrative staff.

Duties of the Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide include:

Helping the teachers plan and implement classroom activities

Preparing by becoming familiar with course texts and materials
Taking on duties as assigned by classroom teachers and administrative staff
Working one on one with individual students as assigned by the classroom teachers
Assist teachers by providing some secretarial assistance (e.g. making copies, typing necessary teacher generated classroom materials, etc.)
Communicate with teachers about students’ needs and progress

In addition, all team members at Catalyst must show evidence that he or she lives these values:

Base all decision making on what is best for students and what lends greatest integrity to the academic program and what supports the school’s values based philosophy.
Seek out knowledge to improve teaching skills: read educational journals, learn about content area subject matter; probe more deeply into the programs being used in the classroom and school. Learn about and reflect on Lasallian pedagogy and implement it in the classroom.
Use “good judgment” in all cases taking ownership for professional behavior and accept correction from the principal and/or administrative team when they deem it necessary.
Be obsessed about holding self and students to high expectations.
Be relentless in ensuring the students that you teach achieve academic success.
Believes and accepts the responsibility that you are the primary driver for your students’ academic success.
Nurture an environment that is studious, quiet when appropriate, disciplined, focused and on task.
Establish and follow through on classroom routines and procedures.
Share thoughts, inspiration and business with colleagues especially grade or department level team.
Keep self and space neat and clean and dress professionally.
Address conflict as soon as it arises with another staff member appropriately and not in front of children; use good communication skills to address issues privately, respectfully, professionally and quickly.
Work independently without having to be “watched” and communicate and strengthen grade or departmental team relationships by working collaboratively and in a way that fosters individual accountability for each person.
Teach students social graces (e.g. “yes” instead of “uh-huh”, “no” instead of “uh-uh”, “please”, “thank you”, “may I”) that will empower them to interact with any person in an a mature and socially accepted manner.

Qualifications, requirements and preferences:

This position requires ISBE Paraprofessional Certification.'
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Typical end time:

Typical start time:

Work Remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Grade levels:

Elementary school

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

School type:

Charter school

License/Certification:

ISBE paraprofessional licensure (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Paraprofessional Educator jobs in Chicago, IL

Paraprofessional Educator

Paraprofessional for Preschool Classroom

SY24-25 Anticipated Paraprofessional/SECA

Special Ed Classroom Assistant (Temporary: Aug-Nov)

Anticipated Pre K Teacher Assistant

SY 24-25 Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Special Ed Classroom Assist (Cognitive Developmental Delay)

Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)

ZFY 23-25 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant

One to One Special Ed. Program Asst ~ McKinley School

SY24-25 Anticipated Temporary Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Bilingual Special Ed Classroom Assistant

SY24-25 (Temporary) Special Ed Classroom Assistant

One to One Special Ed. Program Asst ~ Cross Cat. Adaptive Prog

One to One Special Ed. Program Asst ~ Jefferson School

SY 24-25 Anticipated Special Ed Classroom Assistant

Special Ed Classroom Assist (Special Education Instruction)

SECA - Special Ed Classroom Assistant - Cluster Program

Washington Paraprofessional Vacancy

Whitney Young HS: Special Education Classroom Assistant

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