Quick Summary
Key Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities Provides security functions within the school,
Requirements Summary
Education Requirements: Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.
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Responsibilities
~2 min read- →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
- →Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking 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 teacher with wraps and toilet as necessary
- →May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students
Requirements
~1 min read- Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
- Illinois State Board of Education
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- Work Keys
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- 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, 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, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable
- Establish/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.
- Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position
- Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
- 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
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
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- November 4, 2026
- Last seen
- November 4, 2026
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