Teacher Assistant (K-3)

Canadian Phytopathological Society

Illinois

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

EAP

Wellness program

Pension plans

403(b) plan

FSAs

Paid leave

Vacation days

Sick leave

Parental leaves

Disability insurance

Job summary

Canadian Phytopathological Society seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and supervise students under the guidance of a licensed teacher. The role includes assisting with instructional activities, preparing materials, and helping with student attendance follow-ups.

The position emphasizes light clerical duties, student safety, and collaboration with teachers to promote a positive learning environment in public schools.

Qualifications

Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling.
Basic knowledge of mathematics.
Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising students during lunch and playground activities.
Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying student work.
Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials.
Assist in maintaining orderly classrooms and greet visitors.
Assist in collecting and grading homework and examination materials.
Assist in supervising loading/unloading of students on school buses.
Support in receipt, processing, and issuance of new books.
Contact parents/guardians to verify student absences.

Skills

English grammar

Mathematics basics

CPS rules

Education

60 credit hours

Paraprofessional exam

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

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You’ll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: