School Assistant-Bilingual

CPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a School Assistant to support teachers and students under direct supervision. Responsibilities include supervising lunchroom and playground activities, assisting with classroom tasks, and operating audiovisual equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of educational experience. Candidates should have solid English basics and good math awareness, with knowledge of CPS rules.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent).
• Six months of experience in an educational setting.
• Good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of CPS rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities.
• Provide security functions within the school, such as 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 in classrooms.
• Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials.
• Assist in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms.
• Greet and direct visitors to the appropriate areas of the school.
• Consult with teachers regarding the concerns of individual students.
• Operate audiovisual equipment, including cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and projectors for displaying photographs.
• Provide 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 buses.
• Assist in the processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents or guardians to verify the reasons for student absences.
• May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary.
• May assist in the supervision of the school procedure for selling public transportation passes to students.

Skills

English grammar

Mathematics basics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Office equipment

Personal computers

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students across more than 500 schools and employing nearly 36,000 staff members, most of whom are 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.

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 in these commitments:

student-centered, whole-child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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 School 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 cards
• Assist students in 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 the appropriate areas of the school
• Consult with teachers regarding the concerns of individual students
• Operate audiovisual equipment, including cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and projectors for displaying 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.
• Assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school buses.
• Assists in the processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

SCHOOL ASSISTANT

• Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents or guardians to verify the reasons for student absences.
• May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary.
• May assist in the supervision of the school procedure for selling public transportation passes to students.

Education Required:

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

Experience Required:

• Six months of experience in an educational setting.

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, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public.
• Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, and skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers are highly desirable.

Physical Requirements. Light work:

• 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 an insignificant 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

• Establish and 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 this residency throughout their employment with the district.
• Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing – Employees must be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their start date. Complete 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.