EA- EBD Programs - Lvl - Battle Creek Middle

• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, OR
• Passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

One of the following:

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, OR
• Passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of how-to problem shoot issues with iPads.
• Knowledge of, or willing to learn, how to integrate technology into student programming.
• Organizational skills that allow for school wide management of the media center, walkies and technology management.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Assist in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the school program by preparing behavior modification charts, point charts, bonus coupons and homework sheets; monitoring student attendance, and collecting data or other related activities. Record student progress on appropriate documents and maintain official school district student records.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation and housekeeping of the classroom by cleaning, arranging or storing materials, furniture, equipment and written documents and files.
• Work directly with individual students and groups in daily activities and assignments, providing direction and assistance.
• Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
• Relate to students in a patient, supportive and warm manner; intervene with students in crisis in a calm and empathic manner.
• Participate in school related activities outside the classroom such as home visits with the teacher, family night or field trips.
• Work cooperatively with staff, other professionals and parents.
• Participate in staffing and conferences related to students and to the program by reporting on data collected, providing feedback on data, and reporting pupil progress for the classroom and program (evening meetings when needed).
• Assist the instructional team in providing individualized instruction by tutoring students who need extra help in completing assignments, providing enrichment activities for students, supervising study sessions, and organizing and implementing applications of the computer as a supplemental instructional tool.
• Assist in the development and organization of program activities and services by reporting student observations, gathering information, and providing suggestions.
• Attend team and school staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing and duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with a classroom teacher, support staff and other paraprofessional employees.
• Some ability to perform basic signing with hearing impaired children may be required for certain positions.
• Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

Pay range for this position is: $21.94 - $32.02 EA1

Pay range for this position is: $21.94 - $32.02 EA1

Maximum hiring step EA1 = step fourteen (14)

This is a 10 month position worked 37.5 hours per week

The full salary schedule is listed in the Educational Assistants contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and by selecting the "Educational Assistants" Labor agreement.

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