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Chicago Public Schools

SY26-27 Parent Worker-Other

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$34,786 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

SY26-27

Parent Worker-Other Job Number:

260002

CZ Posting Date :

Sep 14, 2026, 12:39:25

PM Primary Location :

South Side-5356 South King Drive (Edmund Burke Elem)

Salary Range :

$33,275.76 to $33,275.76 JOB

DESCRIPTION

•Parent Workers

OVERVIEW

Parent Worker positions are hourly school-based positions. They can be opened for anywhere from 4 to 8 hours per day. These positions allow principals to hire parents or community members at their schools to fulfill specific roles at a school.

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.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans