Educational Assistant - Special Education EVHS

Overview

Educational Assistant – Special Education

Work Unit/

Location:

District

Reports to: Teacher and Principal

Supervises: N/A

Contract Length: 184 days

Pay

Schedule:

Educational Assistant

Overtime Status: N/A

Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.

Union Status: Union

Licensure: Level III Educational Assistant

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• AA degree or Para Pro Exam
• Knowledge/
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Prior work with special education children preferred
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred

Passing score options for Para Pro or Para Educator, or Core Academic Skills for Educators:
Reading, Writing, and Mathematics; or higher degree with relevant credits, as described below:

• Passing score on Para Pro (457);
• Passing score on Para Educator (70% in each section);
• Passing Score and completion of the Core Academic Skills for Educators:
  Reading, Writing, and Mathematics;
• Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 credits in language arts (3), mathematics (3), writing (3), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6);
• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 credits in language arts (3), mathematics (3), writing (3), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6);
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with the above credits.

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned with physical tasks, movement between rooms, and use of restroom as needed.
• Assist the student(s) with eating; work under the supervision of the special education teacher to help the student(s) complete school work.
• Accompany the student(s) when they leave the special education classroom; establish a supportive relationship while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Hears the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
• Greet the student(s) daily and accompany them during school activities without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Assist with recreation and leisure activities and instruction (e.g., swimming, bowling, field trips).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Work with individual, small, and large groups to reinforce learning and enhance skills;
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and assist with administration of assignments and make up work;
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other positive forms of oral communication;
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips;
• Alert the teacher to concerns specific to students;
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Help students with clothing as needed;
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.

• Serve as the main information source and assistance to substitutes in the absence of the teacher;
• Operate instructional equipment;
• Assist with classroom displays; collect and record money as assigned by the teacher;
• Assist with snack, lunch, and bathroom procedures;
• Participate in in-service training as assigned.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal.

• Must possess excellent teamwork skills and willingness to accept delegated responsibilities;
• Ability to work under occasional stress;
• Familiarity with child restraint methods, first aid, and CPR; capable of using child restraint if necessary.

• Demonstrates reliability through attendance and punctuality;
• Notifies supervisor of absences or tardiness;
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time;
• Maintains professional attire appropriate to the work environment;
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment and protects district resources;
• Uses proper body mechanics to prevent injury.

Employment Requirements: Upon offer of employment, pass a pre-employment drug test and comply with applicable laws, pass a background check, and provide necessary documentation qualifications.

Terms of Employment: Determined by student needs.

Evaluation: Performance evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.