Instructor Assistant

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks an Instructor Assistant to support teachers and students in classrooms and across the school environment. Under supervision, you will assist with instruction, tutoring, attendance follow-up, and communications with families as directed by teachers.

The role involves supervising lunch and recess, assisting with innovative instructional activities, and helping staff with inservices while maintaining an orderly classroom and welcoming visitors to the school.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an Associate’s degree from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or another regional accrediting body, or the successful completion of at least sixty (60) semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or another regional accrediting body, or the successful completion of a state approved paraprofessional assessment, supplemented by at least one year of work experience as a Chicago Public Schools’ Teacher Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction related support services under the direction of teachers, provides support and assistance to the local school planning team, assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, participates and assists with the implementation of innovative education activities; assists in the implementation of inservices for other staff, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding problems, concerns, and special interests of individual students and contacts parents and guardians after consultation with the teacher; operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials u

Job description

CLASS TITLE:

Instructor Assistant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under supervision, assists teachers holding a valid state certificate in the instruction of pupils at schools, including schools involved in the Chicago Effective Schools Project; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides instruction related support services under the direction of teachers, provides support and assistance to the local school planning team, assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, participates and assists with the implementation of innovative education activities; assists in the implementation of inservices for other staff, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding problems, concerns, and special interests of individual students and contacts parents and guardians after consultation with the teacher; operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary; may assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience. Completion of an Associate’s degree from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or another regional accrediting body, or the successful completion of at least sixty (60) semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or another regional accrediting body, or the successful completion of a state approved paraprofessional assessment, supplemented by at least one year of work experience as a Chicago Public Schools’ Teacher Assistant.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. General knowledge of the behavior patterns of school-aged children, knowledge of basic educational methods and techniques, working knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Ability to follow and confer written and oral instructions, ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment.

Good oral and written communication skills, good skill in basic arithmetic, demonstrated skill in working with school-aged children.

Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though 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 controls.

Benefits:

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:

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

• Paid Leave
• Sick LeaveVacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Posting Date

Sep 4, 2026, 3:59:27 PM

Primary Location

Far South Side-9301 South State Street (Frank L Gillespie School)

Salary Range

$38,771.69 to $58,420.45