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Anticipated SY26-27 Teacher Assistant Bilingual Spanish I

Chicago Public Schools · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
Education$36k–$55k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Teacher Assistant—Bilingual Spanish I assists in the instruction of pupils, supervises students during lunchroom and playground activities, and performs various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Uses bilingual skills and 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;
  • Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments;
  • Affixes bulletin boards and displays students' work in classrooms;
  • Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials;
  • Maintains the orderly arrangement of classrooms;
  • Greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school;
  • Consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students;
  • Operates audio-visual equipment, such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs;
  • Tutors students under the supervision of the classroom teacher;
  • Assists in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher;
  • Assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses;
  • Assists 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 the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.

Requirements

  • 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 (WorkKeys or ParaPro).
  • Knowledge and Skills: Good knowledge of proper grammar and spelling in English and Spanish; basic knowledge of mathematics; knowledge of CPS rules and regulations. Ability to work with/for school-age 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 in English and Spanish; good reading skills; skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.
  • Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though 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 controls.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional training and/or experience may be required.

Skills

  • Good oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish;
  • Basic knowledge of mathematics;
  • Ability to operate audio-visual equipment and personal computers;
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
  • Ability to work with/for school-age children;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public;
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment;
  • Ability to maintain the orderly arrangement of classrooms;
  • Ability to greet and direct visitors;
  • Ability to operate audio-visual equipment and personal computers;
  • Ability to tutor students;
  • Ability to collect and grade students’ homework assignments and examination materials;
  • Ability to supervise the loading and unloading of students on school busses;
  • Ability to assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.

Benefits

Your Care, Your Choice: Comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. 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, 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, Competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation Days, Parental Leaves, Short-Term Disability, Religious Holidays, Leaves, Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

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