Student Support Aide – Classroom & COVID Learning

CPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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

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.