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Posting Date Oct 22, 2025, 7:37:55 PM
Primary Location Southwest Side-8300 South St Louis Avenue (Ashburn Community Area School)
Salary Range : $36,476.82 to $54,962.59
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Position 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, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Class Size Teacher Assistant 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 card
Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking corridors and reviewing student identification card
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.
Provides 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 busses
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 and guardians to verify the causes of student absence
May assist elementary school teacher 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). Also refer to:
Illinois State Board of Education
ISBN applied for link
Work Keys
ParaPro
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and 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, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable
Physical Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. Even though the 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 control.
Conditions of Employment
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position
Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.
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
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:
Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
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Posting Date Oct 22, 2025, 7:37:55 PM
Primary Location Southwest Side-8300 South St Louis Avenue (Ashburn Community Area School)
Salary Range : $36,476.82 to $54,962.59
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Position 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, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Class Size Teacher Assistant 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 card
Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking corridors and reviewing student identification card
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.
Provides 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 busses
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 and guardians to verify the causes of student absence
May assist elementary school teacher 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). Also refer to:
Illinois State Board of Education
ISBN applied for link
Work Keys
ParaPro
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and 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, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable
Physical Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. Even though the 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 control.
Conditions of Employment
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position
Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.
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
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:
Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
#J-18808-Ljbffr