Education Assistant Site FTE; Ashland High School; Probationary

Overview

Position:
Education Assistant - Special Education Site Based

Work Site:
Ashland High School

Hours/FTE: 7 hours per day / .875 FTE;
Probationary

Salary: $20.01 - $24.40

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs). Assigned educational programs may include both general and special education settings.

To perform instructional activities in support of the prescribed lesson plan and delivered to students within the least restrictive environment (LRE) conducive to student success; to assist in providing a safe, healthy environment for students, including students with complex behavior or medical needs; to assist with student data collection and perform a variety of clerical duties.

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assisting in planning and implementation of learning experiences for students; confers with teacher to provide feedback on student performance in tutorial and testing activities.
• Interpreting individualized education programs and related instructional plans, within guidelines set by certificated teacher, and develops specific lesson and tutorial strategies based on knowledge of student aptitude.
• Instructing students in small group and individual settings, often without direct teacher oversight; revises lesson plan or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve IEP goals and objectives.
• Conducting extensive student testing using prescribed test batteries; informs teacher of any unusual academic or disciplinary problems.
• Helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promotes safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence.
• Interpreting and implementing a behavior management program; trains and assists students in behavior management; provides education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions; responds to discipline problems; acts as a role model.
• Responding to the community regarding assigned program; develops contacts and resources available to students.
• Attending in-service and workshop training related to area of assignment; applies training to instructional responsibilities.
• Performing a variety of general clerical duties including writing attendance reports, grading papers and maintaining accurate files.
• Assisting students, teachers and/or parents with communication problems.
• Use of district vehicles, as needed by assignment, for student transportation between educational settings and/or within the local community.
• Supporting students during transportation to and from school as a bus rider.
• Implementing medical protocols as required for individual students, including bathroom protocols, feeding protocols, and medication management.
• Use of program or setting-specific software programs for both instruction and maintenance of student and program records.
• Supervising students in a variety of settings, including on the playground, in hallways or on entering or leaving the classroom.
• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Performing related duties consistent with job description and assignment.
• Annually pass the District s required online training by the District s assigned due-date.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists office staff and licensed staff members as necessary including answering telephones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and operating general office machinery including photocopy machine, computer and fax machine.
• Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Assists on school field trips, as requested.
• Files documents and records according to predetermined classifications, maintaining alphabetical index, and cross references files.
• Attends in-service trainings, as requested/scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings, as requested.

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Associate s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or one to two years  related experience and/or training or equivalent…