Class Size Teaching Asst

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction, classroom assignments, tutoring, homework, and examination materials under teacher supervision.
• Supervise students during lunch, playground activities, school bus loading, and unloading.
• Monitor corridors, review student identification cards, and support school security functions.
• Prepare bulletin boards, display student work, operate copying and audio-visual equipment, and maintain classroom order.
• Greet and direct visitors, consult teachers about student concerns, and collect daily absence reports.
• Contact parents or guardians to verify student absences and assist with additional school procedures as needed.

Education and Certification

• Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent is required.
• A valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education is required.
• The license may be obtained through 60 semester hours at an accredited college or university or a Work Keys or ParaPro examination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of English grammar and spelling, 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 with the public.
• Good oral, written, and reading skills are required.
• Audio-visual equipment and personal computer skills are highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• The position is classified as light work and may require significant walking or standing.
• The role may require exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees must establish Chicago residency within six months of hire and maintain residency during employment.
• 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.

Salary

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

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health, wellness, life and disability insurance, pension and supplemental retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, paid leave, and other leave programs.