Educational Aide

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• Arrive on time and be inside the classroom no later than 15 minutes before students arrive.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
• Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.
• Interact with children in ways appropriate to the child’s growth and development.
• Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily and quarterly.
• Assist the teacher with preparation, instruction, and clean‑up of materials and activities daily.
• Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
• Perform extensive data entry of student information to include assessment results and grades.
• Preparation and execution of effective lesson plans.
• Administer a variety of assessments to assist in identifying progress.
• Documenting and recording scores and other relevant data.
• Maintaining classroom presentation to promote both an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.
• Assist ESL Facilitators in the instruction of basic subjects.
• Assist the ESL Facilitators in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
• Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the Lead ESL Facilitator.
• Accuracy in record keeping and data entry.

• Be supportive of Compass Connections Educational Services Department on campus and in the community, as well as being loyal and complimentary of administration, staff, and colleagues.
• Interact with children in ways appropriate to promote healthy child growth and development.
• Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Assist the ESL Facilitator with preparation, instruction, and clean‑up in the classroom.
• Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
• Attend all planned Educational Services functions: e.g., open houses, in‑services, and teacher workdays required for other teaching staff.
• Answer and make telephone calls, file, send faxes, make copies, and perform other clerical duties as needed.
• Serve as a tutor to students between the ages of 5 to 17 years of age, working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels. Answer questions about classroom assignments and provide individual instruction and guidance.
• Carry out supervisory teacher duties promptly and reasonably, when necessary, as agreed on with the teacher.
• Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Foster Care Programs – Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

• Academic Requirements: GED or high school diploma (required); preferred – some college coursework in teaching science, social studies, math, reading, writing, and English as a second language at all education levels.
• Certifications:
  
  First Aid, CPR, Emergency Behavior Intervention.
• Language Requirements:
  Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Work Experience:
  
  At least 3 years in a classroom, community service, or educational setting.
• Requirements:
  Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment; must be at least 21 years old; possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record; proof of work eligibility status; pass pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks; demonstrate ability to respond sensitively and work collaboratively with staff and service providers; maintain computer literacy; follow all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). All employees receive an annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.

EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws, Compass Connections provides equal employment opportunity and treats all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and local laws.