Anticipated SY 26-27 Teacher Assistant Bilingual Spanish I

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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, utilizes bilingual skills in English and Spanish, assists in the instruction of pupils, and performs related duties as required.

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 (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/for school-age 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 in English and Spanish
Good reading skills

Nice To Haves

Skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Uses bilingual skills and 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
Tutors 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