Anticipated SY26-27 School Assistant
About the role
CPS is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in more than 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. The district 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 principles are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
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.
- Aids students in understanding and completing classroom assignments.
- Aids teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms.
- Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials; and operates audiovisual equipment.
- Maintains the orderly arrangement of classroom.
- Greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students.
- Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Aids in collecting and grading students' homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Aids in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school buses.
- Aids in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary.
- May assist in the supervision of in-person student learning while a teacher is teaching remotely when absent for COVID-related reasons.
- Coordinates logistical details of remote instruction for quarantined students, including educator schedules, Google Meets setup, and other needs.
- Assists in student COVID testing logistics at school, including but not limited to:
- Scheduling test administration
- Supervising students waiting for tests
- Providing class coverage during staff testing
- Promoting testing consents to families
- Promoting student and family vaccination opportunities at school
- Assists with parent reminders/notifications
- Assists with onsite mobile vaccination events
- Reminds families of second dose appointments
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) supplemented by six months experience in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, 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, 800 reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.
Benefits
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 Dental 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: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves
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.
- Be Fully Vaccinated 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.