Temporary School Assistant; Bilingual

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Jan 13, 2026, 7:15:06 PM

North/Northwest Side-2001 North Orchard Street (Lincoln Park High School)

Position Type :
Union Position

Salary Range : $36,152.75 to $54,474.28

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The following describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required.

• Assists in the instruction of pupils under the general direction of the school principal and the immediate supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate.
• 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 cards.
• Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments.
• Assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms.
• Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials; and operates audiovisual equipment.
• Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of the classroom.
• Greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school; consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students.
• 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 buses.
• 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/guardians to verify causes of student absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary.
• May assist in supervising the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.

Additional job responsibilities which support schools during the COVID-19 pandemic include:

• Communicate with families of quarantined students, with a focus on helping ensure students and families know what to expect and how to access instruction.
• Assist students and families with securing devices, accessing necessary online programs, and troubleshooting technology issues in coordination with appropriate school and district resources.
• Coordinate logistical details of remote instruction for quarantined students, including educator schedules, Google Meet setup, and other needs.
• As needed, provide supervision of in-person student learning while a teacher is teaching remotely when absent for COVID-related reasons.
• Coordinate student COVID testing logistics at school, including but not limited to: scheduling test administration, supervising students waiting for tests, providing class coverage during staff testing, and promoting testing consents to families.
• Promote student and family vaccination opportunities at school: assist with parent reminders/notifications, onsite mobile vaccination events, and reminders of second dose appointments.

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent) supplemented by six months experience in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, 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; 800 reading skills; skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

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