Class Size Teaching Asst

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Class Size Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and student supervision in CPS schools. You will assist teachers, supervise students during meals and movement, and help with instructional materials under classroom supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma and ISBE paraprofessional licensure. Strong communication with students, families, and staff is essential in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent).
Valid ISBE paraprofessional license (60 college hours or paraprofessional exam such as Work Keys or ParaPro).
Ability to work with and for school-aged children; follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising students during lunchroom and playground activities.
Provide security functions within the school, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student ID cards.
Assist students with understanding and completing classroom assignments.
Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms.
Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials.
Assist 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.
Help supervise loading/unloading of students on school buses.
Collect daily attendance reports and contact parents to verify absences.

Skills

English grammar

Math basics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional license requirements

Tools

Office equipment basics

Job description

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Posting Date

Sep 17, 2026, 1:18:11 PM

Primary Location

Salary Range : $36,476.82 to $54,962.59

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 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 Teacher Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

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
Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking 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 the causes of student absence.
May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet as necessary
May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students

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

Education Requirements :

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
ISBN applied for link
Work Keys
ParaPro

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.
Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Good oral and written communication skills, 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 a negligible 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 throughout their employment with the district.
Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position
Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.

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: