Student Support & Classroom Assistant

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 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.