SY26-27 Anticipated Teacher Assistant

Chicago Public Schools

South Side (FL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Pension plans

403(b) and 457(b)

Paid leave

Sick leave

Vacation days

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago invites applications for an Anticipated Teacher Assistant. Under the supervision of a teacher, the Assistant helps with instruction, supervision, and clerical tasks to support student learning in the Far South Side location.

The role requires a paraprofessional license or 60 college credits and the ability to work with students, operate AV equipment, and communicate effectively with families. Benefits include health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

Must hold valid TASN paraprofessional license or state equivalent.
Requires 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam.
Strong English grammar and spelling required.
Ability to work with school-aged children.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Able to use basic office equipment and AV devices.

Responsibilities

Assist in instruction and tutoring under teacher supervision.
Supervise lunchroom and playground activities.
Prepare bulletin boards and display student work.
Operate AV equipment and photocopy materials.
Assist with attendance reports and contacting guardians.
Support loading/unloading students on buses.
Assist with book processing and distribution.
Greet visitors and direct them appropriately.

Skills

English grammar

Mathematics basics

CPS rules

Work with children

Follow instructions

Office equipment

Communication

Oral & written skills

Reading skills

AV equipment

Education

TASN paraprofessional license

60 college credits

Work Keys or Parapro exam

Tools

Photocopier

AV equipment

Office equipment

Job description

SY26-27 Anticipated Teacher Assistant

Job Number: 260001HE

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:

Illinois State Board of Education
Educator License Application
Work Keys
Paraprofessional Assessment

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.

Benefits

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