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Get Access To All JobsSY26-27 Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Job Number: 2600020F
Posting Date: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00:14 PM
Primary Location: Far South Side-9755 South Greenwood Avenue (Theophilus Schmid School)
Salary Range: $41,766.58 to $60,584.36
JOB DESCRIPTION -
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 Skills:
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, 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.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
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:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
* Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
SY26-27 Special Ed Classroom Assistant
Job Number: 2600020F
Posting Date: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00:14 PM
Primary Location: Far South Side-9755 South Greenwood Avenue (Theophilus Schmid School)
Salary Range: $41,766.58 to $60,584.36
JOB DESCRIPTION -
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 Skills:
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, 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.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
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:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
* Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Education
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated colleges are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Prioritizing these employers means you can start any time of year, not just during the April filing window.
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes Education petitions closely because many teaching roles accept any bachelor's degree. Confirm your degree is in the specific subject area you'll teach or administer, not just a general education credential.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, and underpaying is a common cause of audit issues in Education.
Use Migrate Mate to find Education employers with H-1B filing history
Filter by Education roles on Migrate Mate to see which school districts, universities, and ed-tech companies have actively filed H-1B petitions. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting employers unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your teaching degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. Many Education employers and state licensing boards require this before they'll initiate an H-1B petition.
Ask your employer about cap-gap protection
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B at a cap-subject employer, your work authorization automatically extends under cap-gap rules while your petition is pending. Confirm your employer files before your OPT end date to preserve this protection.
H-1B Visa Education: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Education jobs qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Most professional Education roles qualify, but the bar varies by position. Postsecondary instructors, curriculum specialists, and educational researchers typically qualify because they require a degree in a directly related field. K-12 teaching roles can be more complicated since many states allow alternative certification pathways. USCIS looks at whether a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is a standard industry requirement for the role.
Which types of Education employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Colleges and universities are the most active H-1B sponsors in Education because many are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Private K-12 schools, nonprofit ed-tech companies, and curriculum publishers also sponsor regularly. Public school districts sponsor less frequently due to budget constraints and HR capacity, though it does happen. Browse Education roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B filing history.
What is cap-exempt status and how does it apply to Education employers?
Cap-exempt employers can file H-1B petitions at any point during the year without entering the annual lottery. Universities, colleges, nonprofit research organizations, and government-related educational institutions typically qualify. This is significant for Education job seekers because you aren't locked to the April registration window. Confirm an institution's cap-exempt status with HR before assuming you can start on your preferred timeline.
Can my Education employer sponsor me for H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files an H-1B petition during the regular registration period, and if selected, your status converts on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically while the petition is pending, as long as your employer filed before your OPT end date. STEM OPT holders get additional runway if the role qualifies under a STEM-designated program.
What documentation does an Education employer typically need to file an H-1B petition for me?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a current resume, copies of any state teaching licenses or professional certifications, and a signed offer letter detailing your role and salary. Foreign credentials usually require a NACES evaluation. USCIS also requires the employer to file an LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage before submitting the full I-129 petition.