Class size BIL Teaching Asst

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom assignments, tutoring, homework, examinations, and other instructional activities.
• Use bilingual skills and supervise students during classroom, lunchroom, playground, recess, and school bus activities.
• Monitor corridors, review student identification, direct visitors, and support school security procedures.
• Prepare classroom displays, maintain classroom order, reproduce educational materials, and operate audio-visual equipment.
• Consult with teachers about student concerns and contact families to verify causes of absences.
• Assist with book processing, elementary school routines, and public transportation procedures as needed.

Education and Certification

• High school graduation or a GED equivalent is required.
• A valid TASN paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education is required.
• The license may be obtained after qualifying college credit or successful completion of a Work Keys or ParaPro examination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of English grammar and spelling, at least one other language, basic mathematics, and Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with school-aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language.
• Audio-visual equipment and personal computer experience is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements and Conditions

• The position is classified as light work and may require frequent walking or standing and handling objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Employees must establish and maintain Chicago residency within six months of hire.
• Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required.
• Employees must be fully vaccinated within 30 days of hire or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing if unvaccinated.

Compensation

• The salary range is $36,476.82 to $54,962.59 per year.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health, employee assistance, life and disability insurance, pension and retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, paid leave, and parental leave.