( JCSAC Class Size ) Teacher Assistant Bilingual Spanish I

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

402d

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant—Bilingual Spanish I position is designed to support the instructional process in a school setting, particularly for Spanish-speaking students. The role involves assisting teachers in various educational activities, supervising students, and utilizing bilingual skills to enhance communication and learning outcomes.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at an accredited college or university or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (WorkKeys or ParaPro).
• Good knowledge of proper grammar and spelling in English and Spanish.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• Knowledge of CPS rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with school-age children.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Good reading skills.
• Skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an educational environment.
• Familiarity with special education practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of pupils using bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
• Supervise students during lunchroom and playground activities.
• Monitor corridors and review student identification cards for security purposes.
• Help students understand and complete classroom assignments.
• Prepare bulletin boards and display students' work in classrooms.
• Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials.
• Maintain the orderly arrangement of classrooms.
• Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school.
• Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students.
• Operate audio-visual equipment for educational purposes.
• Tutor students under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Collect and grade students' homework assignments and examination materials under supervision.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of students on school buses.
• Assist in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under supervision.
• Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents to verify causes of student absences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed