School Assistant

CPS

Illinois

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Paid leave

Pension options

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a School Assistant – COVID Support to assist in instruction and supervision of students under a teacher’s direction. The role includes managing lunchroom and playground supervision, classroom assistance, and preparation of teaching materials.

The position also supports families in accessing remote instruction and coordinates COVID-related logistics, including test scheduling and vaccination opportunities when needed.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or GED) supplemented by six months experience in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising students during lunchroom and playground activities.
Provide security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student IDs.
Assist students with understanding and completing classroom assignments.
Assist teachers with bulletin boards and displaying student work.
Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials; operate audiovisual equipment.
Assist in maintaining the orderly arrangement of the classroom.
Greet and direct visitors, and consult with teachers on student concerns.
Provide tutoring services under teacher supervision.
Assist in collecting and grading homework and exams under teacher supervision.
Assist in supervising student bus loading/unloading.
Assist in processing and issuing new books under teacher supervision.
Collect daily absentee reports and contact guardians to verify absences; assist with wraps and toilet needs.
Assist with supervision of selling public transportation passes to students.
Coordinate COVID-19 related tasks such as communicating with families and helping access online instruction.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Photocopier

AV equipment

Job description

School Assistant – COVID Support

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in more than 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 principles are embedded within these commitments — student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties

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 cards
Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
Assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms
Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials; and operates audiovisual equipment
Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classroom
Greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students.
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;
Assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses
Assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books 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

Additional job responsibilities which support schools during the COVID-19 pandemic include:

Communicate with families of quarantined students, with a focus on helping ensure students and families know what to expect and how to access instruction;
Assist students and families with securing devices if needed, as well as accessing necessary online programs to receive instruction, and troubleshoot technology issues in coordination with appropriate school and district resources;
Coordinate logistical details of remote instruction for quarantined students, including educator schedules, Google Meets setup, and other needs;
As needed, provide supervision of in-person student learning while a teacher is teaching remotely when absent for COVID-related reasons;
Coordinate student COVID testing logistics at school, including but not limited:
Assist with scheduling test administration
Supervise students waiting for tests
Provide class coverage during staff testing
Promote testing consents to families
Promote student and family vaccination opportunities at school:
Assist with parent reminders/notifications,
Assist with onsite mobile vaccination events,
Remind families of second dose appointments

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) supplemented by six months experience in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, 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, 800 reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

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.
Be Fully Vaccinated

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.

Updated 8/31/2021

Job Code 000462

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: