Class size BIL Teaching Asst

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Class Size Bilingual Teacher Assistant to support instruction in Priority Schools. Under a licensed teacher, you will assist with bilingual student supervision, classroom activities, and preparing educational materials.

You will greet visitors, operate AV equipment, help with grading homework, and assist in student transportation supervision. A high school diploma is required and a valid ISBE paraprofessional license or equivalent exam is needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Valid ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN) or pass Work Keys/ParaPro exam.
• Bilingual in English and at least one other language.
• Must understand CPS rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with children and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of pupils under teacher supervision.
• Provide supervision in lunchroom and playground.
• Support teachers with bulletin boards and displaying student work.
• Assist in collecting and grading homework and exams.
• Help supervise student loading and unloading on buses.
• Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Reading skills

Mathematics basic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Bilingual Teacher Assistant positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year.

Under the general direction of the school principal and under the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils and performs related duties as required.

The Class Size Bilingual Teacher Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Utilizes Bilingual skills and assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities
• Provides security functions within the school, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification card
• Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
• Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms
• Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials
• Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms
• Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school
• Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students
• Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs
• Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assist in collecting and grading students' homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses
• Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify causes of student absence
• May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary
• May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation

To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Bilingual Teacher Assistant must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required : Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)

Certification Requirements : Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:

Illinois State Board of Education

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Work Keys

ParaPro

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :|Good knowledge of proper grammar and spelling in English and at least one other language , basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Ability to work with and for school-aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public.

Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language , good reading skills, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable

Physical Requirements : Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. Even though the weight of force moved may be only an insignificant amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.

Conditions of Employment :

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughou