Temporary Teacher Assistant (PreK Instruction) Until Nov

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
• Helps teachers prepare bulletin boards and display 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:
  • 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 eligible dependents
• Medical plan options
• Pharmacy benefits
• Dental and vision coverage
• 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
• Vacation days
• Parental leave
• Short-term disability
• Religious holidays

Pay

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

Primary location: West Side - 431 North Troy Street (Morton School of Excellence)