Teacher Assistant

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate who is directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, the Teacher Assistant assists in the instruction of pupils and performs related duties as required. The role supports student learning and supervision, classroom preparation and organization, school security and visitor direction, and other school activities.

Requirements

Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The license may be applied for and obtained after successfully completing at least 60 semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association, or after successfully completing a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro).
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising students during lunchroom and playground activities.
Perform school security functions, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards.
Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments.
Help teachers prepare bulletin boards and display student work in classrooms.
Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials.
Help maintain the orderly arrangement of classrooms.
Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate areas of the school.
Consult with teachers regarding concerns about individual students.
Operate audio-visual equipment, including video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs.
Provide tutoring services to students under the classroom teacher’s supervision.
Assist in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the classroom teacher’s supervision.
Assist in supervising students boarding and leaving school buses.
Assist in receiving, processing, and issuing new books under the classroom teacher’s supervision.
Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents or guardians to verify the causes of student absences.
As necessary, assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses.
May assist in supervising the sale of public transportation passes to students.