Educator Aide
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4359 - 5853
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:49490
Opening Date: 09/05/2025
Closing Date: 09/18/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:EDUCATOR AIDE - 13130
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4359-$5853/month ($52308-$70236/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC009 Institutional Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Center for Rehabilitation & Education- Roosevelt is seeking a compassionate reliable and proactive Educator Aide to support our Transition Program for high school and young adult students with physical disabilities. This program focuses on preparing students for independent living post-secondary education employment and community involvement. The Educator Aide will work under the supervision of certified staff to assist with instructional activities physical support and daily routines in both classroom and community settings.
Essential Functions
- Provides educational support and assists individual students or groups of students with physical disabilities in accessing instructional materials technology and classroom activities.
- Supports classroom organization setup of learning materials and administrative tasks as needed.
- Monitors students daily classwork to verify completion and maintains student work folders.
- Assists teacher or principal in supervision of the classroom or Resource Center.
- Attends meetings conferences and in-service training related to school issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of a current valid ISBE Educator License with Stipulations with Paraprofessional Educator (ELS-PARA) endorsement OR Possession of a current valid ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL).
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of at least two (2) years of higher education or an associate degree or higher.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing classroom methods and procedures to support assist and direct students to accomplish educational objectives.
- Two (2) years of professional experience maintaining patience and tolerance with a wide range of behavior.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with the diverse needs presented by physically impaired students and physically impaired students with identified secondary disabilities.
- Two (2) years of professional experience maintaining and updating accurate student records schedules and information.
- Three (3) years of professional experience in computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel.
- Requires ability to move lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon-Fri 8am-4pm 30 minute unpaid lunch.
Work Location:1950 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago Illinois 60608-1245
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt
Education
Posting Group:Education
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
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Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
