26 - 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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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. to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Assist in such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling
• 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 (principal, classroom teacher, Student Services Coordinator, and Special Education Teachers)
• Read to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communications with students
• Provide for safety of individual students as well as providing safety 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…