SY26-27 Anticipated Teacher Assistant Bilingual Spanish I

About the role

The Teacher Assistant—Bilingual Spanish I position supports the instructional process by utilizing bilingual skills in English and Spanish, assisting in the supervision of students, and performing related duties.

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;
• Affixes 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, Abilities, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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