Anticipated SY 26-27 Teacher Assistant

Posting Date May 19, 2026, 6:33:56 PM Primary Location Salary Range: $36,476.82 to $54,962.59 Job Description CLASS TITLE : Teacher Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS : Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, monitors corridors, and reviews student identification cards. Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments. Assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying student work. 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. 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 busses. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 an accredited institution or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills : Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations; ability to work with school-aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, 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 is rated as Light Work when it requires walking or standing significantly or when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls. Benefits Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools