Teacher Assistant (KG - Elementary)

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 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
• Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
• Assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying student work in classrooms
• 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 such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs
• Provides tutoring services to 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 buses
• 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

• Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), which may be obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit at an accredited college or university, or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro)
• 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
• Good reading skills
• Skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. The position requires walking or standing to a significant degree or sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive health coverage options for employees and their eligible dependents, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
• Behavioral Health & EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 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
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays

Pay

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

Primary location: North/Northwest Side – 6239 North Leavitt Street (Stone Scholastic Academy)