Whitney Young HS: School Assistant (Primary Focus: Attendance, Records)

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The School Assistant at Whitney Young High School primarily focuses on attendance and records management, supporting the educational environment by assisting teachers and students. This role involves various responsibilities, including supervising students, providing security, and facilitating communication between families and the school, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent).
• 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.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a classroom setting.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities.
• Provide security functions within the school, such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards.
• Assist students in understanding and completing classroom assignments.
• Assist teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students' work in classrooms.
• Operate photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials and audiovisual equipment.
• Maintain the orderly arrangement of the classroom.
• Greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas of the school and consult with teachers regarding concerns of individual students.
• Provide 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.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of students on school buses.
• Assist in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Collect daily classroom absentee reports and contact parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences.
• Assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes to students.
• Communicate with families of quarantined students to ensure they know what to expect and how to access instruction.
• Assist students and families with securing devices and accessing necessary online programs for instruction.
• Coordinate logistical details of remote instruction for quarantined students, including educator schedules and Google Meets setup.
• Provide supervision of in-person student learning while a teacher is teaching remotely due to COVID-related reasons.
• Coordinate student COVID testing logistics at school, including scheduling test administration and supervising students waiting for tests.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees