Anticipated Class Size Teacher Assistant

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, the Class Size Teacher Assistant 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
• Aid students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
• Aid teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms
• Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials
• Maintain 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
• Aid in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Aid in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school buses
• Aid 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
• Aid 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).
• 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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life