Educational Aide

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Fluency in English and Spanish is required

Required – GED or High school diploma as required by state regulations;
Preferred – Some college course work in teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language at all levels of education, and/or social work

First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Required – Three (3) years of in a classroom, community service and/or an education setting

• 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 child 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 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 fellow 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 other clerical duties as needed.
• Serve as tutor to students between the ages 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 in a prompt and reasonable manner, 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.

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to:
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and…