Class Size Teaching Asst- 8th Grade

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools