Educational Assistant - SpEd

Position: Educational Assistant - SpEd (2 positions)
THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO POSITIONS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR - LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED

This posting is for a .875 FTE (7 hrs) position

The applicants should at least have one of the following mandatory requirements:

AA Degree from an accredited college - OR - 72 credits - OR - passed a Highly Qualified Test or be willing to pass the Highly Qualified test within one year of hire date as outlined in the agreement written by the Special Education Administration and Human Resources Department.

Applicants must have:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• At least two letters of recommendation

JOB SUMMARY

Assists special education teaching staff in a school setting by performing instructional tasks in small groups and one-on-one settings and record keeping for students with special needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.

Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.

Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

Attends mainstream classroom to assist special education students in achieving goals and providing supplemental support.

Assists students with tracking assignments and managing behaviors.

Assists teachers in correcting and recording student work and in testing students.

Implements Individual Education Plan (IEP) modifications at teacher's request.

Assists with physical management of students including lifting, moving, positioning, feeding, and toileting or diapering under direction of teacher. May include assistance with catheter.

Escorts students to various school sites.

Models appropriate behavior in various social settings.

Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion and supervised role playing.

Confers with teaching staff on progress of students.

Tests and evaluates students' abilities and progress as directed by teacher.

Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance.

Assists with IEP meetings.

Monitors and assists students as needed.

Assists with loading and unloading children from buses.

Assists the teacher in developing educational materials.

Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.

Plans daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of the teacher.

Assists the teacher in the set up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.

Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.

Assists the teacher, when directed, in communicating with parents regarding student's progress in general.

Participates effectively at regular team meetings with teacher and other support staff using appropriate social skills, problem solving and conflict resolution strategies.

Supervises a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways and other areas where students gather.

Administer medications within the scope of District policy(ies) and state and federal law.

Maintains safe environment for students at all times.

Problem solves to find solutions to problems between students.

Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.

Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents/guardians and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Attend work regularly.

Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists office staff and teachers as necessary including answering telephones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and operating general office machinery including photocopy machine, computer and fax machine.

Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action, performs minor first aid in compliance with District policy(ies) and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.

Washes and dries children's clothing as needed.

Washes dishes and toys and sanitizes desks, tables, straws, oral motor equipment and other items as directed.

Schedules IEP and other meetings, if directed by teacher.

Inventories, orders and stocks supplies.

Files documents and records according to predetermined classifications, maintaining alphabetical index and cross references files.

Attends in-service trainings.

Attends staff meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

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. Reasonable…