Associate Educator; Behavior Resource - Sullivan PK

Job Title: Associate Educator (Behavior Resource) - ) Sullivan PK-8

Requisition : 104314

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: Sullivan PK-8 )

FTE: .66.5

FTE; 26.6 hours/week

Union: ESP(28)

Salary Range: $27.17-$30.75

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Under general supervision, assists students in school classrooms with educational programs and assignments, provides assistance to Teachers as directed, and assists students with after-school and special education programs, and special events.

• Assists students with educational programs and special assignments; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies, and the Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Assists MPS teachers and staff to facilitate educational functions and other services to maintain a safe and productive learning environment; works with students to reinforce classroom learning and improve personal skills; assists teachers with managing classroom, materials and student behavior.
• Assists students in learning processes; reinforces positive behavior, provides individual instruction, encourages socialization and good communications.
• Administers a variety of school programs, student services, community services, special assignments, and educational programs in support of MPS goals; including MPS program outreach & marketing, grant program oversight, bi‑lingual & hearing‑impaired translator/interpreter, student testing, after school activities, recreation programs, media & technology, security, student behavior support, community relations, transportation, mentoring & tutoring, volunteers, attendance & truancy, English Language Learning, vocational training, accounting & budgets, and special events.
• Monitors and supervises student activities; promotes respect, supports diversity, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de‑escalates personal confrontations, and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Assists students to achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Monitors assigned students, and records data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintains files, and keeps records of student progress and activities; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted on a daily basis.
• Reports learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor or Principal.
• Communicates with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Provides general office and administrative support for assigned program.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, records and MPS information.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

• Behavior Resource:
  Assist in maintaining student discipline in the school, on the grounds, and at specific special events. Assist administration in communicating with and understanding students ntain student behavior thru intervention and parent contact.
• Bilingual – [specific language below]:
  Assist licensed staff as an interpreter to facilitate the provision of health, education, or other services to non‑English speaking, limited English speaking and/or bilingual/bicultural community members.
• Media Resource:
  Perform a variety of duties assisting the library media specialist in the Media Center, including circulation, shelving and…