Anticipated ( Bilingual ) School Assistant

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a certified teacher, the School Assistant supports instruction and performs related duties as needed. The role assists students with classroom assignments and tutoring, supports teachers with classroom preparation and organization, and helps supervise students in school settings and during arrival, dismissal, lunch, playground, and bus activities. The assistant also performs school support tasks such as greeting visitors, monitoring corridors, handling classroom materials, operating office and audiovisual equipment, and communicating with families about attendance. Additional COVID-support duties include communicating with families of quarantined students about instruction and available resources; helping students and families obtain devices, access online programs, and resolve technology issues; coordinating logistics for remote instruction; and, as needed, supervising in-person learning while a teacher teaches remotely. The role may also coordinate school-based COVID testing logistics and promote student and family vaccination opportunities. Employment with CPS requires establishing and maintaining Chicago residency within six months of hire and being fully vaccinated within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, supplemented by six months of experience in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic mathematics, and Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.
Ability to work with and for school-aged children and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to operate basic office equipment and communicate effectively with the public.
Good oral and written communication skills.
800 reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Skill in operating audiovisual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction of pupils under the supervision of a teacher.
Supervise students during lunchroom and playground activities and help supervise student loading and unloading on school buses.
Perform school security functions, including monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards.
Help students understand and complete classroom assignments and provide tutoring under the classroom teacher’s supervision.
Help teachers prepare bulletin boards and display student work, and maintain orderly classroom arrangements.
Operate photocopying and duplicating machines and audiovisual equipment to reproduce or present educational materials.
Greet visitors, direct them to appropriate areas, and consult with teachers about individual student concerns.
Collect and grade homework and examination materials under the classroom teacher’s supervision.
Assist with receiving, processing, and issuing new books under the classroom teacher’s supervision.
Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents or guardians to verify reasons for student absences.
Assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary.
May assist with supervising procedures for selling public transportation passes to students.
Communicate with families of quarantined students about expectations and access to instruction.
Help students and families secure devices, access online programs, and troubleshoot technology issues in coordination with school and district resources.
Coordinate logistics for remote instruction for quarantined students, including educator schedules and Google Meets setup.
As needed, supervise in-person student learning while a teacher teaches remotely due to a COVID-related absence.
Coordinate school COVID testing logistics, including scheduling test administration, supervising students waiting for tests, providing class coverage during staff testing, and promoting testing consent to families.
Promote vaccination opportunities by assisting with parent reminders and notifications, supporting onsite mobile vaccination events, and reminding families about second-dose appointments.