SY26-27 Anticipated Teacher Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 55,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Chicago Public Schools seeks a Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff and students at Far South Side-12607 South Union Avenue. The role involves supervision during meals and activities, assisting with lesson materials, and helping students complete assignments under teacher guidance.

The position requires a paraprofessional ISBE license (or equivalent exam) and strong communication skills. Prior experience with elementary school tasks is beneficial, with a focus on maintaining a

Qualifications

Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from ISBE or have successfully completed a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro).
Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling; basic mathematics knowledge.
Ability to work with school-aged children and follow written and oral instructions; effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities.
Assist teachers with classroom tasks and preparation of instructional materials.
Support students in understanding assignments and completing work under teacher supervision.
Assist in collecting and grading homework and examination materials.

Skills

English grammar

Mathematics basics

Communication skills

Education

Paraprofessional license (ISBE)

Tools

Office equipment basics

Job description

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Posting Date

Sep 18, 2026, 10:59:49 PM

Primary Location

Far South Side-12607 South Union Avenue (Ronald Brown Comm Acad)

Salary Range : $36,476.82 to $54,962.59

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CLASS TITLE: Teacher Assistant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: 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 FUNCTIONS: 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, assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification Requirements. Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. 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, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible 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 controls.

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