SY26-27 Class Size Teaching Asst

Chicago Public Schools; Illinois; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seeks a Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) paraprofessional to support teachers and students in Priority Schools. The role involves assisting in instruction, supervision during meals and play, and helping with classroom materials and bulletin boards under the guidance of licensed staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and ISBE paraprofessional licensure or eligibility via 60 college credits or Work Keys/ParaPro exam.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent)
• Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) or eligible after 60 college credits, or completion of Work Keys/ParaPro exam

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students during lunchroom and playground activities
• Provide security functions within the school (monitoring corridors, verifying student IDs)
• Assist students with understanding and completing classroom assignments
• Support teachers with bulletin boards and displaying student work
• Operate basic classroom equipment and audiovisual devices as directed
• Assist in collecting and grading homework and examinations
• Assist in supervising loading/unloading of students from buses
• Help maintain orderly classroom arrangements
• Greet and direct visitors; communicate with teachers about student concerns
• Collect attendance and contact parents/guardians for absences

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Teacher Assistant positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 card
• Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking corridors and reviewing student identification card
• Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
• Assist 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
• Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school
• Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students
• Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs.
• Provides 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 busses.
• Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify the causes of student absence.
• May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet as necessary
• May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students

Qualifications

Education Requirements :

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)

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
• ISBN applied for link
• Work Keys
• ParaPro

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and 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, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable

Physical Requirements:

Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. Even though the 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 control.

Conditions of Employment :

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to: Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maint