Educational Assistant Little Giants

Marion, Indiana

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to: Building Principal and Classroom Teacher Supervises: Students

Evaluated By: Building Principal w/input of Classroom Teacher Benefit Level: A

Terms of Employment: 180 days (same as students);
Special Education and Head Start - days may vary depending on program calendar

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures
• Annual summative evaluation prior to May 30

Purpose of the Position: Assist in the education of students.

Classified as Confidential Employee: Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connections with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.

The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively.

• Successful completion of 48 hours of college credit or Para Professional Test
• Meet particular requirements of local, state, and federal programs, especially in terms of confidentiality.

• Successful completion of Crisis Prevention/De-escalation and restraint training

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been deemed critical to the successful performance of this position.

• Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Assist teacher in any way possible.
• Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education setting.
• Assist students with academic & behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leader.
• Maintain documentation & records as determined by the principal, teacher of record
• Relate to students in a non-confrontational manner while maintaining established standards of behavior as determined by the instructional leader.
• Assist teachers in implementing an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow guidelines of Article &, FERPA or HIPPA in relation to student information.
• Complete other duties as assigned by TOR, principal or Department of Special Services as part of a student’s IEP.

The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.
• Supervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absence.

• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Assist students with personal care skills as determined by IEP.
• Supervise students in the hall, restroom or classroom in teacher absence.

• Policies, procedures and functions of an assistant in a classroom setting
• Applicable software and applications (Microsoft Word, iPod/iPad Apps)
• Principles, practices and methods of working with students

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and…