Educational Assistant - Instructional; Grant Funded

Educational Assistant - Instructional (Grant Funded)

Job Title: Educational Assistant - Instructional (Grant Funded)

Work Year: 153 days – 6 hours per day

Department: Learning Services

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary Range: Educational Assistant Salary Schedule

Benefits: Fringe benefits based on Schedule B

Status: FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Position

Note:

This is a grant funded position through Title I funding; no guarantee of continued employment.

The purpose of the Educational Assistant - Instructional is to assist teachers in a classroom setting by supervising and assisting students in an individual and/or small group setting, preparing educational materials and setup/maintenance of classroom and supplies, and working as a team member to help students as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Highly Qualified status under ESSA
  • Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or
  • 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or
  • Associate’s Degree
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Experience with the District’s Gateway Circulation System
• Experience working with the Reading, Renaissance (AR) program
• Spanish speaking skills

• Competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, and speaking
• Ability to learn and apply behavioral management techniques with consistency and good judgement
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and execute work using independent judgment
• Knowledge of district and school policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a computer for word processing
• Excellent work attitude, with willingness to take responsibility for project completion and implementing initiatives in reaching organizational goals
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with all staff, students, and parents
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; ability to answer routine questions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Assist teacher in classroom and other resource spaces located throughout the school by supervising and assisting students individually and in small groups with classroom literacy, math activities, etc.
• Assist in large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling
• Support students with classroom technology, including computer resources and audio-visual equipment, as directed by licensed teacher
• Follow prescribed daily individual and small learning group instruction plans as outlined by school team members
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Provide safety for individual students and for students in the group
• Assist staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, and taking attendance
• Supervise large groups of children at recess and lunch ensuring safety and security at all times
• Assist the teacher in preparing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.)
• Assist the teacher in the set‑up and maintenance of the classroom, materials, and supplies
• Participate effectively at regular team meetings with teacher and other support staff, demonstrating appropriate social skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution strategies
• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
• Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make‑up work as assigned
• Attend in‑services, workshops, and training programs as requested by supervisor

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and classroom teacher

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