Class Size Teaching Asst- 8th Grade
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL, United States
Primary Location
Far South Side‑3611 East 114th Street (George Washington School)
Salary Range
$36,476.82 to $54,962.59
Job Description
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, CPS makes three commitments to students, families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student‑centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Position Overview
The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class‑Size Teacher Assistant positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. Under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate engaged in teaching subject matter, the assistant assists in instruction 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 card
Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms
Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials
Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms
Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school
Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students
Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs
Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Assist in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses
Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify the causes of student absence
May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet as necessary
May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
Certification Requirements
Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The license 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 (Work Keys or ParaPro).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations
Ability to work with and for school‑aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public
Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skills in operating audio‑visual equipment and personal computers are highly desirable
Physical Requirements
Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. The position is rated as Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.
Conditions of Employment
Establish and maintain Chicago residency – employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district
Complete the Class Size Teacher Assistant – Interim Assignment Acceptance Form
Be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID‑19 testing – employees must be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date or submit to weekly testing if unvaccinated
Health & Wellness
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & 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
Competitive paid time off policies
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Far South Side‑3611 East 114th Street (George Washington School)
Salary Range
$36,476.82 to $54,962.59
Job Description
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, CPS makes three commitments to students, families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student‑centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Position Overview
The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class‑Size Teacher Assistant positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. Under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate engaged in teaching subject matter, the assistant assists in instruction 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 card
Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms
Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials
Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms
Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school
Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students
Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs
Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Assist in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses
Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify the causes of student absence
May assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet as necessary
May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
Certification Requirements
Must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The license 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 (Work Keys or ParaPro).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations
Ability to work with and for school‑aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public
Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skills in operating audio‑visual equipment and personal computers are highly desirable
Physical Requirements
Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. The position is rated as Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.
Conditions of Employment
Establish and maintain Chicago residency – employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district
Complete the Class Size Teacher Assistant – Interim Assignment Acceptance Form
Be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID‑19 testing – employees must be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date or submit to weekly testing if unvaccinated
Health & Wellness
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & 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
Competitive paid time off policies
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