Special Education Paraprofessional 2025/2026 School Year (Woodlawn Campus)
Company: University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School
(UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to
assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart
to be successful in college and good citizens of their community;
2) to contribute to the community through student research,
service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by
serving as a site of professional development for teachers and
school leaders. The Woodlawn Campus School educates students in
grades 6 - 12. Position Summary: Facilitate the learning needs of
special education students in the classroom by working to implement
their inclusion in classroom activities to the maximum extent
possible. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Work with
classroom teacher and special education teacher to determine
student expectations and inclusion in activities. Work to meet the
IEP requirements for the student by proactively communicating
suggestions and ideas to better support the student. Adapt
activities to meet the unique needs of the student. Create
opportunities for student to work with classmates. Work with
special education staff, case workers and campus director to
determine schedule and release times based upon student needs
(specials, lunch, etc.). Implement evaluation programs to track
student’s progress and participate in the Academic Social Support
Services program as scheduled and needed. Support the engagement of
parents and community by maintaining regular two-way communication
and partnerships with parents and family in regards to curriculum,
assessment, and student-specific concerns. Collaborate with parents
and special education staff on a regular basis to refine plan and
define needs of the student in a manner that allows for the student
to be most successful. Contribute to the professional community of
the school by participating in Woodlawn Organizational and
Professional Development programs. This includes all weekly
Professional Development sessions and all other meetings as
appropriate. Engage in all professional development and reading
activities in order to deepen knowledge on how to support students.
Qualifications: Paraprofessional licensure and endorsement
required. Completion of an Associate’s degree from a college or
university accredited by the North Central Association or another
regional accrediting body, or the successful completion of at least
sixty (60) semester hours of college credit at a college or
university accredited by the North Central Association or another
regional accrediting body or the successful completion of a state
approved paraprofessional assessment, supplemented by at least one
year of work experience involving the care and supervision of
children with disabilities. Pay Range: $34,000.00 - $44,000.00 The
included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago
Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation
offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be
commensurate of years of teaching experience and education.
UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs
for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time
off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
Benefits guide . UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and
otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis
of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin,
age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all
other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s
commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other
unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.
Keywords: University of Chicago, Glenview , Special Education Paraprofessional 2025/2026 School Year (Woodlawn Campus), Education / Teaching , Chicago, Illinois
