Classroom Support Specialist & Tutor

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

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving 340,000+ students across 600+ schools. The Class Size Teacher Assistant supports instruction under a licensed teacher, supervises students, and assists in daily classroom operations and safety procedures at CPS facilities.

The position emphasizes student supervision, tutoring under supervision, and collaboration with teachers to maintain orderly classrooms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong English grammar and basic math skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students during lunchroom and playground activities.
• Provide security functions by monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards.
• Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments.
• Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students’ work.
• 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.
• Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, projectors, and film strip projectors.
• Provide tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials.
• Assist in supervising loading and unloading of students on school buses.
• Assist in receipts processing and insurance of new books under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents/guardians to verify causes of absence.
• May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet as necessary.
• May assist in supervising the sale of public transportation passes to students.

Skills

English grammar

Basic math

Office equipment

Public communication

Education

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

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving 340,000+ students across 600+ schools. The Class Size Teacher Assistant supports instruction under a licensed teacher, supervises students, and assists in daily classroom operations and safety procedures at CPS facilities.

The position emphasizes student supervision, tutoring under supervision, and collaboration with teachers to maintain orderly classrooms.