Student-Focused Education Support Assistant

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,771 - 58,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision care

Pension plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an Instructor Assistant to support teachers and students in instructional activities, supervise lunch and playground, and assist with innovative education projects.

Under supervision, you will tutor students, help collect and grade homework, and communicate with parents after consultation with teachers. A college associate degree or 60 credits and paraprofessional assessment, with experience as a CPS Teacher Assistant, are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or 60 college credits from an appropriately accredited college/university, or completion of a state paraprofessional assessment, plus at least 1 year of CPS Teacher Assistant experience.
• General knowledge of school-aged children behavior and basic educational methods; strong English grammar and spelling; adherence to CPS rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instruction and related activities.
• Support students in completing classroom assignments and understanding material.
• Supervise students during lunch and playground periods.
• Assist in collecting and grading homework and exams under teacher supervision.
• Communicate with teachers and parents as needed.
• Operate audio-visual equipment used in instruction.

Skills

Classroom management

Tutoring support

Interpersonal communication

English grammar

Active listening

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

Paraprofessional assessment

1 year relevant experience

Tools

Audio-visual equipment operation

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking an Instructor Assistant to support teachers and students in instructional activities, supervise lunch and playground, and assist with innovative education projects.

Under supervision, you will tutor students, help collect and grade homework, and communicate with parents after consultation with teachers. A college associate degree or 60 credits and paraprofessional assessment, with experience as a CPS Teacher Assistant, are required.