Classroom Support Assistant (Smaller Class Sizes)

Chicago Public Schools; Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Leave

Parental Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Class Size Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction in Priority Schools. Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, you will assist in instruction and help manage student needs.

Responsibilities include supervising lunchrooms and corridors, helping with materials, tutoring students, and communicating with families. CPS emphasizes student-centered learning, equity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED)
• Must possess a valid TASN paraprofessional license from ISBE, or be eligible to obtain it after required college credits or exam.
• Ability to work with school-aged children and follow written and oral instructions.

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

Skills

English grammar

Mathematical basics

Communication skills

Work with students

Education

High school diploma or GED

ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN) authorization/eligibility

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Class Size Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction in Priority Schools. Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, you will assist in instruction and help manage student needs.

Responsibilities include supervising lunchrooms and corridors, helping with materials, tutoring students, and communicating with families. CPS emphasizes student-centered learning, equity, and continuous improvement.