Special Education Apprentice

Reports to Principal

About the role

Acero Schools apprentices support our teachers in realizing that success is built on relationships—with students, families, and colleagues. Apprentices wholeheartedly believe that all students can learn and focus their work on student learning by being relentless and resilient in their pursuit of students' academic growth. Our apprentices gain skills to become teachers by supporting the delivery of high-quality instruction led by the classroom teacher using proven educational models for social-emotional learning, personalized learning, and data-driven differentiated instruction in a culturally sensitive manner.

Join a team of driven individuals who contribute to, respect, and serve in our communities. A team of professional collaborators leading students and supporting their educational paths. A team who embodies the values of achievement, community, equity, resilience, and optimism.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high academic standards, set goals, and do what it takes to achieve them.
• Support curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Develop positive relationships with families to create support for students and their growth.
• Support classroom management in a respectful manner consistent with school-wide rules and the Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders.
• Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and the larger academic community to improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Exhibit professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and make positive contributions to the school community.
• Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.

Requirements

• 60 credit hours of higher education (preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate the academic progress of students under your leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results.
• Possess a valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (PARA) or equivalent (required).
• Residency in Chicago not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (required).

Benefits

At Acero Schools, we offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401k & Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund

Pay

Salary range: $42,629 - $45,129 with full benefits.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, collect, compile, and prepare work documents, set up and maintain work files, and communicate and exchange information. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The majority of work is performed in a general school environment. The role may require participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings, in accordance with the terms in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and Acero.

Location: Chicago, IL