Class Size Teaching Assistant

The Class Size Teacher Assistant will assist in the instruction of pupils and perform related duties under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a teacher. The role involves supervising students during lunchroom and playground activities, providing security functions, and assisting teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work.

What You Will Do

The Class Size Teacher Assistant will be responsible for assisting students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, providing tutoring services, and collecting and grading students' homework assignments. The role also involves operating audiovisual equipment, supervising the loading and unloading of students on school buses, and assisting in the receipt and processing of new books.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, the Class Size Teacher Assistant must possess a valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education, which may be applied for and obtained after the successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit. The role requires good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
• Valid TASN (NCLB) paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education
• Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• 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
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves