Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

50d•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, 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 (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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents.
You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.