2025-2026 Paraprofessional

Description

Paraprofessional (2025-2026 School Year)

The Chicago High School for the Arts is now accepting applications for a licensed Paraprofessional.

About ChiArts:

ChiArts develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar-artists through rigorous, pre-professional arts training combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. We take a whole-student approach, fostering continuous learning for both students and staff to ensure the highest level of support for our community. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive, dynamic environment where every student thrives academically and artistically.

Position Summary:

The Paraprofessional will assist the Case Manager and the Diverse Learners department in coordinating and facilitating accommodations for students with 504 plans and IEPs. This role extends beyond traditional one-on-one paraprofessional duties, incorporating administrative coordination, teacher collaboration, and direct student support to enhance academic success and accessibility.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Coordination

• Oversee a designated classroom, which may include a study hall and/or advisory.
• Supervise students with separate testing accommodations and extended time, ensuring assessments (quizzes, tests, and written projects) are administered according to guidelines.
• Maintain a testing schedule using Google Suite, tracking student assessments, teacher names, and timing requirements.
• Coordinate final exams for 504 students (30-40 students), including test collection, room reservations, and administration logistics.

Teacher Collaboration

• Coordinate testing schedules 3-5 days in advance with teachers via email or an Assessment Calendar.
• Collect and track student assessment data, noting behavioral patterns and accommodations usage.
• Collaborate with Diverse Learner (DL) teachers and general education instructors to monitor students who need to complete tests outside of scheduled class time.
• Attend weekly meetings (DL meetings, all-staff meetings, grade-level meetings) to consult on student behavior and academic progress.

Direct Student Support

• Build positive relationships with students, supporting ChiArts’ trauma-informed, anti-bias, and restorative justice practices.
• Maintain academic integrity while supervising student assessments.
• Participate in special academic and non-academic days, including SAT/PSAT testing days, institute days, and report card pickup days.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• ISBE Paraprofessional License/Certification required.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and improve in dynamic educational environments.
• Passion for arts education and working with diverse student populations.
• Commitment to collaborative teamwork and student-centered learning approaches.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Full-time position with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Why Join ChiArts?

• Work in a unique, arts-focused high school environment where creativity and academic excellence thrive.
• Join a supportive, collaborative faculty dedicated to student success.
• Engage in meaningful professional development opportunities.
• Make a lasting impact on students’ futures—both academically and artistically.

How to Apply:

Apply now by visiting www.chiarts.org. Be sure to include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Copy of your Professional Educator License (PARA) 

If you are passionate about education and excited to be part of a vibrant arts-focused school, we encourage you to apply!

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000