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<div><div><b>Anticipated TAT Special Ed Classroom Assistant</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>260000J7</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Apr 24, 2026, 9:58:35 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Far South Side-32 East 115th Street (George W Curtis School)</div><div><b>
Position Type</b><b>:</b> Union Position</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $41,766.58 to $60,584.36</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
CLASS TITLE:</b> Special Education Classroom Assistant</div></div><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: </b>Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid teaching certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of disabled students; and performs related duties as required.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b>Assists Special Education<b> </b>teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students&rsquo; Individual Education Program (IEP); lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students&rsquo; personal physicians; provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts; provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities, including toileting, changing soiled diapers, and cleaning soiled children regardless of age; assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms, including but not limited to specially equipped worktables, positioning equipment, wheelchairs, tape recorders, computers, communication devices, and mechanized page turners; assists teacher in instructing students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency; accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services which students are unable to perform themselves; assists in feeding students unable to do so themselves; takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves; corrects homework assignments and examination materials; assists teachers in maintaining written records of students&rsquo; behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: </b>May utilize aggressive management techniques to physically restrain violent students, may administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as directed by the teacher, may operate audio-visual equipment, may operate photocopying equipment.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Certification Requirements</b>. 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 a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:</div>
<ul><li>Illinois State Board of Education</li><li>Educator License Application</li><li>Work Keys</li><li>Paraprofessional Assessment</li></ul><br>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b><b>. </b>Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of basic mathematics<b>.</b></div><br>
<div></div><div>Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age; ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction; ability to complete and maintain basic written reports. (Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable. Individuals who do not provide evidence of the completion of training in CPR at the time of initial employment in this class title will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.)</div><br>
<div></div><div>Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b><b>. </b>Medium Work: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; occasional use of near visual acuity and frequent use of far visual acuity</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Anticipated TAT Special Ed Classroom Assistant

<div><div><b>Special Ed Classroom Assist (SPED Instruction)</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P169116</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Apr 28, 2026, 12:12:04 PM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> West Side-1340 West Harrison Street (Chicago World Language Academy)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $41,766.58 to $60,584.36</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
CLASS TITLE:</b> Special Education Classroom Assistant</div></div><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: </b>Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid teaching certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of disabled students; and performs related duties as required.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b>Assists Special Education<b> </b>teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students&rsquo; Individual Education Program (IEP); lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students&rsquo; personal physicians; provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts; provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities, including toileting, changing soiled diapers, and cleaning soiled children regardless of age; assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in classrooms, including but not limited to specially equipped worktables, positioning equipment, wheelchairs, tape recorders, computers, communication devices, and mechanized page turners; assists teacher in instructing students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency; accompanies students to swimming pools and medical clinics to assist in removing clothing and performing other personal services which students are unable to perform themselves; assists in feeding students unable to do so themselves; takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves; corrects homework assignments and examination materials; assists teachers in maintaining written records of students&rsquo; behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in service training to update job related skills.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: </b>May utilize aggressive management techniques to physically restrain violent students, may administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as directed by the teacher, may operate audio-visual equipment, may operate photocopying equipment.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Certification Requirements</b>. 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 a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:</div>
<ul><li>Illinois State Board of Education</li><li>Educator License Application</li><li>Work Keys</li><li>Paraprofessional Assessment</li></ul><br>
<div><b>Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill</b><b>. </b>Good knowledge of the characteristics of students with various disabilities, good knowledge of English grammar and spelling, good knowledge of basic mathematics<b>.</b></div><br>
<div></div><div>Ability to work with and for students with various disabilities, ages birth to twenty-one (21) years of age; ability to follow written and oral instructions and direction; ability to complete and maintain basic written reports. (Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is highly desirable. Individuals who do not provide evidence of the completion of training in CPR at the time of initial employment in this class title will complete CPR training as a condition of employment.)</div><br>
<div></div><div>Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the operation of photocopying and audio-visual equipment is highly desirable.</div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b><b>. </b>Medium Work: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to reach, handle, and finger objects; talk and hear; occasional use of near visual acuity and frequent use of far visual acuity</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Special Ed Classroom Assist (SPED Instruction)

<div><div><b>Class size BIL Teaching Asst</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P168392</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Apr 10, 2026, 9:48:35 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Southwest Side-4747 South Winchester Avenue (James Hedges School Main)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $36,476.82 to $54,962.59</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><p><br>
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, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments &ndash; student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.</p>
<p><b>
POSITION OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p>
The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Bilingual 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.</p>
<p>
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.</p>
<p><b>
The Class Size Bilingual Teacher Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Utilizes Bilingual skills and assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing studentidentification card</li>
<li>Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments</li>
<li>Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms</li>
<li>Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms</li>
<li>Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school</li>
<li>Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students</li>
<li>Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs</li>
<li>Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Assist in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses</li>
<li>Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify causes of student absence</li>
<li>May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary</li>
<li>May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Bilingual Teacher Assistant must possess the following qualifications:</b></p>
<p><b>
Education Required</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Certification Requirements</b><b>:</b><b> </b>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 a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Illinois State Board of Education</li>
<li>ISBN applied for link</li>
<li>Work Keys</li>
<li>ParaPro</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of proper grammar and spelling in English and at least one other language, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.</li>
<li>Ability to work with and for school-aged children, follow written and oral instructions, operate basic office equipment, and communicate effectively with the public.</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language, good reading skills, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Requirements</b><b>:</b> 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. Even though the weight of force moved may be only an insignificant amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.</p>
<p><b>
Conditions of Employment</b><b>:</b></p>
<p>
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency </b>- 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.</li>
<li><b>Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position</b></li>
<li><b>Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing </b>- 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.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Class size BIL Teaching Asst

<div><div><b>Class Size Teaching Asst- 6th Grade</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P168989</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Apr 27, 2026, 8:30:56 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Far South Side-3611 East 114th Street (George Washington School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $36,476.82 to $54,962.59</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><p><br>
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, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments &ndash; student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.</p>
<p><b>
POSITION OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p>
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 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.</p>
<p><b>
The Class Size Teacher Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification card</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking corridors and reviewing student identification card</li>
<li>Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments</li>
<li>Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms</li>
<li>Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms</li>
<li>Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school</li>
<li>Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students</li>
<li>Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs.</li>
<li>Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Assist in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses.</li>
<li>Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify the causes of student absence.</li>
<li>May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet as necessary</li>
<li>May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Teacher Assistant must possess the following qualifications:</b></p><p><br>
<b>
Education Requirements</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Certification Requirements</b><b>: </b>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 a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Illinois State Board of Education</li>
<li>ISBN applied for link</li>
<li>Work Keys</li>
<li>ParaPro</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Requirements:</b><b> </b>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. Even though the weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.</p>
<p><b>
Conditions of Employment</b><b>:</b></p>
<p>
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency </b>- 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.</li>
<li><b>Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position</b></li>
<li><b>Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing </b>- 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.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Class Size Teaching Asst- 6th Grade

<div><div><b>Class Size Teaching Asst- 2nd Grade</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P168988</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Apr 27, 2026, 8:30:11 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Far South Side-3611 East 114th Street (George Washington School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $36,476.82 to $54,962.59</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><p><br>
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, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments &ndash; student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.</p>
<p><b>
POSITION OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p>
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 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.</p>
<p><b>
The Class Size Teacher Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification card</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking corridors and reviewing student identification card</li>
<li>Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments</li>
<li>Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms</li>
<li>Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms</li>
<li>Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school</li>
<li>Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students</li>
<li>Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs.</li>
<li>Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Assist in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses.</li>
<li>Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify the causes of student absence.</li>
<li>May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet as necessary</li>
<li>May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Teacher Assistant must possess the following qualifications:</b></p><p><br>
<b>
Education Requirements</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Certification Requirements</b><b>: </b>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 a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Illinois State Board of Education</li>
<li>ISBN applied for link</li>
<li>Work Keys</li>
<li>ParaPro</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Requirements:</b><b> </b>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. Even though the weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.</p>
<p><b>
Conditions of Employment</b><b>:</b></p>
<p>
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency </b>- 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.</li>
<li><b>Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position</b></li>
<li><b>Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing </b>- 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.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Class Size Teaching Asst- 2nd Grade

<div><div><b>Class Size Teaching Asst- 8th Grade</b><div>
</div><b>
Job Number:</b> <b>P168990</b><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Posting Date</b><b>:</b> Apr 27, 2026, 8:31:36 AM</div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> Far South Side-3611 East 114th Street (George Washington School)</div><div></div><div><b>
Salary Range</b><b>:</b> $36,476.82 to $54,962.59</div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION -</b><div></div><p><br>
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, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments &ndash; student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.</p>
<p><b>
POSITION OVERVIEW</b></p>
<p>
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 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.</p>
<p><b>
The Class Size Teacher Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification card</li>
<li>Provides security functions within the school, such as tracking corridors and reviewing student identification card</li>
<li>Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments</li>
<li>Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms</li>
<li>Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms</li>
<li>Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school</li>
<li>Consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students</li>
<li>Operate audiovisual equipment such as cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, and photographs.</li>
<li>Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher</li>
<li>Assist in collecting and grading students&rsquo; homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses.</li>
<li>Assist in the receipts processing and insurance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify the causes of student absence.</li>
<li>May assist elementary school teacher with wraps and toilet as necessary</li>
<li>May assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Teacher Assistant must possess the following qualifications:</b></p><p><br>
<b>
Education Requirements</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Certification Requirements</b><b>: </b>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 a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or successful completion of a paraprofessional exam (Work Keys or Parapro). Also refer to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Illinois State Board of Education</li>
<li>ISBN applied for link</li>
<li>Work Keys</li>
<li>ParaPro</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><b>:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, and knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skills in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Requirements:</b><b> </b>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. Even though the weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.</p>
<p><b>
Conditions of Employment</b><b>:</b></p>
<p>
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency </b>- 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.</li>
<li><b>Completion of the Class Size Teacher Assistant - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position</b></li>
<li><b>Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing </b>- 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.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div>
<b>Benefits</b>:
</div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</b>
</div><div><i>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:</i>
</div><ul><li>Medical Plan Options
</li><li>Pharmacy
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Behavioral Health &amp; EAP
</li><li>Employee Wellness Program
</li></ul><div><b>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</b>
</div><div><i>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</i>
</div><ul><li>Basic Life Insurance
</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance
</li><li>Pension Plans
</li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
</li><li>Spot Pet Insurance
</li></ul><div><b>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</b>
</div><div><i>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</i>
</div><ul><li>Paid Leave
</li><li>Sick Leave
</li><li>Vacation Days
</li><li>Parental Leaves
</li><li>Short-Term Disability
</li><li>Religious Holidays
</li><li>Leaves
</li></ul><div><i>Reference the </i><i>Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview</i><i> or the </i><i>benefits handbook</i><i> for comprehensive details.</i></div></div></div>

Class Size Teaching Asst- 8th Grade

City of Chicago, IL

<div></div><div><div><b>Job Number:</b> <b>417262</b></div><div><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Description</b><div></div><div><b><br>
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Department of Family and Support Services</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Finance Division (Senior Services Portfolio)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Number of Positions: 1</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Starting Salary: 57,000</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City&rsquo;s collective bargaining agreement with </b><b>AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) &ndash; BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 &amp; 5. </b><b>Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
BID INSTRUCTIONS:</b><b> Apply on the bid site: </b><b>https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en</b><b> AND</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
1. Check the box on your profile titled &ldquo;Currently employed by the City of Chicago&rdquo;</b></div><div><b>
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled &lsquo;payee/employee number&rsquo;)</b></div><div><b>
3. Select your correct bargaining unit</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/27/2026</b></div><div></div><p><br>
Under supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and auditing duties; and performs related duties as required</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:</b></p><ul><li> Posts transactions involving cash receipts, disbursements, and/or accounts payable and accounts receivable to ledgers.</li><li> Posts journal entries and verifies the availability of funds.</li><li> Reviews program contracts, budgets and budget amendments, and revisions for conformance to federal, state, and local government accounting requirements.</li><li> Prepares trial balances or periodic summary statements to verify the equality of debits and credits or to determine account balances.</li><li> Audits vouchers submitted for reimbursement by examining contracts, budgets, balance sheets and other documents to determine if costs are allowable.</li><li> Verifies computations on voucher extensions and waivers to contract provisions.</li><li> Interprets contract provisions in order to identify allowable and non-allowable expenditures.</li><li> Calculates totals and determines the appropriateness of supporting documentation.</li><li> Resolves problems regarding budget limitations, allocations, or modifications and prepares necessary documentation.</li><li> Provides technical assistance on the preparation of documents for reimbursement to contractors, subcontractors or other agencies.</li><li> Maintains control ledgers, prepares routine financial reports and approves vouchers for payment.</li><li> May assist in preparing departmental program and operating budgets.</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
Additional duties may be required for this position</i></div><div></div><p><b><br>
Location: </b>Department of Family and Support Services</p><p><b>
Address: </b>1615 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622</p><p><b>
Shift: </b>Mon &mdash; Fri, 9:00am &mdash; 5:00pm</p><p></p><p><b><br>
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE</b></p></div><div><div><br>
</div></div><div><b>
Qualifications</b><div></div><div><b><br>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><p>
Two (2) years of paraprofessional accounting or auditing experience.</p><p>
Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:</p><ul><li> Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate&rsquo;s degree or higher in Accounting.</li><li> Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate&rsquo;s degree or higher, plus 15 semester hours in Accounting.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:</b></p><p><b>
N/A</b></p><div></div><div><b><br>
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:</b></div><div>
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral parts of the interview will be selected.</div><div></div><p><b><br>
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:</b></p><div></div><ul><li><br>
<b> </b>Proficient with accounting software, data management software and Oracle based applications.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:</b></div><div><b>
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:</b></div><div><b>
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf</b></div><div></div><p><b><br>
APPLICATION EVALUATION:</b><b> </b>Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.</p><p><b>
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:</b> To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. <b><i>These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i>For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.</i></b><b> </b>To learn more about our hiring practices click here.</p><div><b>
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance</b><b> </b><b>Employer.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
City of Chicago</b></div><div>
Brandon Johnson, Mayor</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div></div><div><b>
Job Posting</b><b>:</b> Apr 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | <b>Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External</b>: Apr 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM</div><div><b>
BU</b><b>:</b> 01 | <b>Salary</b><b>:</b> $57,000 <b>Pay Basis</b><b>:</b>Yearly</div></div>

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

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