26 - Educational Assistant - Instructional - Grant Funded

Educational Assistant
- Instructional
- Grant Funded

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence.

Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

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

This is a grant funded position, there is 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 and maintenance of classroom and supplies, and work as a team member to help students as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Highly Qualified status under ESSA
• Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or Associates 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

Preferred:

• 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 initiative 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

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success.

That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's/department's…