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490 special needs caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Chicago, IL

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Alicia A.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education

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Set to graduate December 2023 with my bachelors in Special Education and a certificate in Language Development and Disorders. Special Education Instructional Assistant at Charles H Chipman Elementary - Salisbury, MD Wicomico County: March 2022 - May 2023 - Developed personalized care for students with disabilities based on...
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Miranda O.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

K-2 Special Ed Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Hi there! I am a K-2 special education teacher at a school in CPS. I am a low-incidence special education teacher and therefore have lots of experience with children who have severe and profound special needs. I have worked as a special education teacher for 2 years, and love working with children of all different abilities. I...
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Meghan W.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Majoring In Special And Elementary Education

I am a sophomore at University majoring in special and elementary education. My sister has cerebral palsy, so I am comfortable working with children who have developmental delays. In the past, I babysat for a1-year-old who had a feeding tube and was not able to verbally communicate. I also six years experience with nannying.
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Kelly S.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Seeking Second Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kelly and I am a special education teacher. I have experience with all ages of children and multiple disabilities. I have worked specifically with children on the autism spectrum for about 6 years, and I love every minute of it. I am a certified teacher, certified ABA therapist and hold a Master's degree in Special...
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Maria O.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For PT Job

Working with people with disabilities was introduced to me at a young age by having a sister with a severe intellectual disability. By high school, I knew I wanted to become a special education teacher. Throughout undergrad, I worked as an ABA therapist for children who have autism and worked in a before-school program. As a...
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Emily T.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Education Helper

Hi there! I have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. As a camp counselor, I had the opportunity to work with children of varying behavioral and cognitive abilities. I was responsible for a young teen displaying mild autism and other children with ADHD and anger management issues. I also interned at a...
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Emily S.


Chicago, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Energized, Experienced And Organized Special Education Professional

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Sign Language. Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, creative and knowledgeable person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for people, from infants to seniors. With me, individuals will receive appropriate care and support, and I'm willing...
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Nina J.


Chicago, IL

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher With Self-Contained And Resource Experience

Hi there! My name is Nina and I have a passion for working with people with special needs & special education. I have my B. S. in Psychology and went straight into teaching in a self contained Enhanced Autism Classroom right out of college. Although it was an EAC room, I gained hands on experience with many other disabilities...
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Eila W.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Education Certified Teacher

I'm a teacher in chicago with six years of elementary education experience. I'm certified in LBS1 (special education) as well as ESL. I currently teach second grade, but love working with all kids. I also have a French bulldog at home!
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Cheryl M.


Chicago, IL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Anticipates Needs,

I have been a stay at home mom for over 19 years now. My two oldest go to college at Dartmouth College and Northwestern University, respectively. My youngest goes to high school and participates in a variety of sports and activities. This leaves me with time and energy to devote myself to caregiving and putting my 20+ years of...
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Maren B.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Let's Get It Done With Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to graduating from an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program I worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. Most of the vision therapy clients were school aged. I love working with kids but have experience working with people of all ages: typically developing children, developmentally delayed...
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Melissa S.


Chicago, IL

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

I have just graduated nursing school at Purdue and am looking to stay busy until I move and start my job as a pediatric nurse October! I have lots of experience caring for kids of all ages and abilities. I have been babysitting since before I was a freshman in high school and have also spent a lot of time working with kids and...
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Alex K.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Child-Care Provider

Hi there!! My name is Alex and I am currently employed as an Elementary School Psychologist with Chicago Public Schools. I recently graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with my Masters in Educational Psychology, and Specialist degree in School Psychology. During grad school, I served as a nanny for a wonderful Chicago...
I am 22 years old.impairments. I have helped raise my brother to be the wonderful 20-year-old man he is today! Along with volunteering with many organizations such as the Special Olympics and the NWSRA. I went college at the University of Iowa and minored in American Sign Language. I have a strong passion for working with...
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Sarah M.


Chicago, IL

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

I was a behavior technician for 2 years and worked with children with autism of all ages and diagnoses
Hi! My name is Bethel and I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have a bachelors degree in Social Work, which I received in 2019. I love teaching children through play. It is important to me to let children explore and gain independence while keeping them in a safe and fun environment. I have experience...
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Jillian R.


Chicago, IL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults all ages, all abilities and limitations. I currently work for Chicago Public Schools with pre- k and second grade and am currently looking for summer employment. I've helped bring students grade level and test levels up, offer tutoring, and homework help. Some things I enjoy are arts and...
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Kayode I.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Greetings! My name is Kayode. I am very friendly and easy to get along with . I love the crack jokes making my clients happy. Direct support professional with 7years experience as well as working in the mental health field. I have worked in all different types of settings working with Cognitive flexibility , down syndrome ,...
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Jacqueline V.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Young Adult Available

I grew up with a developmentally delayed older sister which has given me a great deal of experience with a variety of different needs. In addition, I was selected to be an aide at my local high school to work with the special education program for a portion of the day, which I have been doing for for the past 2 years. I'm...
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Rachel R.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hi! I'm a part-time student at University studying psychology, and I have 7 years of experience babysitting since high school. I am patient, kind, creative, compassionate, and reliable. I've always loved working with kids, and I'm also happy to help with housework and caring for pets. I'm currently a part-time nanny for a 5...

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Ratings for Chicago, IL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 181 reviews of the 490 listed special needs caregivers.