Chicago Public Schools
Class Size Teaching Asst - Kindergarten
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people. CPS aims to provide every student with a world-class learning experience and operates on commitments of academic progress, financial stability, and integrity with core values of student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Position Overview
The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Teacher Assistant positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. 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. 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 Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments Assist 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 Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs Provide tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher Assist in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school buses Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents/guardians to verify causes of student absence May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet as necessary May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students Qualifications
Education Requirements: Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) Certification 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). Refer to: Illinois State Board of Education; Work Keys; ParaPro Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of CPS rules and regulations Ability to work with and for school-aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills; skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers are highly desirable Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force to move objects. Position may require standing/walking for significant periods. Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with CPS, employees are required to: Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency — live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of hire and maintain residency throughout employment Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing — fully vaccinated within 30 days of hire; unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing Connect with Us
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people. CPS aims to provide every student with a world-class learning experience and operates on commitments of academic progress, financial stability, and integrity with core values of student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Position Overview
The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Teacher Assistant positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. 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. 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 Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments Assist 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 Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs Provide tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher Assist in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school buses Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents/guardians to verify causes of student absence May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet as necessary May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students Qualifications
Education Requirements: Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) Certification 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). Refer to: Illinois State Board of Education; Work Keys; ParaPro Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of CPS rules and regulations Ability to work with and for school-aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills; skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers are highly desirable Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force to move objects. Position may require standing/walking for significant periods. Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with CPS, employees are required to: Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency — live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of hire and maintain residency throughout employment Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing — fully vaccinated within 30 days of hire; unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing Connect with Us
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