Anticipated SY26-27 Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction)

Under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a certified teacher, assists in the instruction of pupils and performs related duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities
• Provides security functions such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards
• Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
• Helps teachers prepare bulletin boards and display student work
• Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials
• Assists in maintaining 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 (e.g., video cassette recorders, movie projectors, tape recorders, phonographs)
• Provides tutoring services to students under teacher supervision
• Assists in collecting and grading students’ homework and examination materials
• Supervises the loading and unloading of students on school buses
• Assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books
• Collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents/guardians to verify student absences
• May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses
• May assist in supervising the sale of public transportation passes to students

Requirements

• Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), obtainable after:
  • 60 semester hours of college credit at an accredited institution, or
  • Successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)
• Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic mathematics, and Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations
• Ability to work with school-aged children and follow written/oral instructions
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and communicate effectively with the public
• Good oral and written communication skills, and strong reading skills
• Skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers (highly desirable)

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds frequently. Requires significant walking or standing, or sitting with frequent pushing/pulling of arm controls.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
  • Behavioral health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security:
  • 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:
  • Paid leave, sick leave, and vacation days
  • Parental leave
  • Short-term disability
  • Religious holidays

Pay

Salary range: $36,476.82 to $54,962.59

Primary location: Southwest Side - 3826 West 58th Street (Ferdinand W. Peck School)