Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Pension Plans

Basic Life Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities, supervise students, and assist with instructional tasks under the guidance of licensed teachers. The role requires a valid ISBE paraprofessional license (TASN) or completion of 60 college credits and relevant paraprofessional testing.

The position emphasizes assisting with classroom materials, student progress, and daily school operations in a Chicago, IL setting. CPS provides health benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

Certification Requirements: Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the ISBE, obtainable after 60 college credits or paraprofessional exam.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill: Good knowledge of English grammar, basic math, and CPS rules/regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervision of students during lunch and recess.
Assist teachers in classroom prep, bulletin boards, and displaying student work.
Assist in collecting and grading homework and exams under teacher supervision.
Assist in student transportation loading/unloading procedures.
Maintain orderly classrooms and assist with use of audio-visual equipment.

Skills

Paraprofessional license

60 college credits

Work Keys / Parapro

Student supervision

Education

60 semester hours of college credits

Paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)

Job description

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Posting Date

Posting Date: Aug 6, 2026, 5:47:18 PM

Primary Location

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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