Educational Assistant

Educational Assistant – Full Time

An Equal Opportunity Employer. MSA does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, genetic testing, age (except as required by law), marital status or status with regards to public assistance. Individuals will not be excluded from employment rights, participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, service or activity under the provisions of any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws against discrimination.

MSA prohibits the harassment of any employee or job applicant.

• Follow through with assigned duties.
• Establish a rapport with students and assist in learning lessons developed and presented by the teacher.
• Explain and interpret class assignments.
• Decide when discipline should be instituted on a one-to-one or small group basis as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provide learning and re‑teaching of lessons as needed and as directed by the teacher.
• Observe/Chart student progress as directed.
• Serve as a Check & Connect mentor to assigned students.
• Redirect students who are off‑task.
• Assist students with transitions between activities/classes.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be a positive role model; model school‑appropriate behavior at all times.
• Attend school‑sponsored training when appropriate.
• Assist special education teachers as directed.
• Communicate questions/concerns through proper channels.
• Communicate/alert case manager with student concerns, missing assignments.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Promote the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.
• Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities.
• Treat all students in an equitable manner.

• Sedentary Work:
  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Hazardous
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Duties are performed in a typical school setting. There are minimal environmental hazards and risks associated with the nature of the work.

Additional duties as assigned.