Educational Assistant - 1st Grade

General Job Description

Under the general supervision of the principal and assigned teacher, the educational assistant performs primarily instructional tasks to meet the objectives and criteria of the specific program assignment.

Position:
Educational Assistant

Supervisor:
Teacher/Principal

Work Schedule:

Contract Days: 181, Contract Hours per day: 7

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet state and federal requirements to obtain a Level III license:
  Complete a minimum of 48 semester hours of academic credit by a nationally or regionally accredited college or university with at least 15 semester hours in non‑remedial coursework that includes 3 hours of language arts/reading or language arts/reading pedagogy, 3 hours of writing or writing pedagogy, 3 hours of mathematics or mathematics pedagogy, 6 hours of reading, writing, and math readiness, or professional education or classroom management or teaching assistance or special education, or be able to obtain a passing score of 457 on the Parapro assessment.

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 lbs), reaching, squatting, kneeling, and depending on the position.

• Assist licensed personnel in the school environment, including covering classroom when teacher is called away.
• Provide assistance with individual program materials.
• Assist licensed personnel with student discipline.
• Assist in maintaining student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Assist with supplementary work for students & supervise independent study in the school environment.
• Help maintain cohesiveness in the school environment.
• Display a desire to work with students.
• Serve as a role model.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Use current technology for instruction and management needs.
• Comply with state approved Code of Ethics of the education profession and with state and federal regulations.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs