Educational Assistant - Special Education North Salem

Annual Opening:
Educational Assistant - Special Education (F/T)

TITLE:

Educational Assistant

Classroom, Special Education, Inclusionary

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Preferably college experience
• Experience working with children
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

REPORTS TO:

Teacher(s) assigned

CONFERS WITH:
Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building Administrator

JOB GOAL:
To implement instructional activities and programs as directed

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as necessary and as prescribed by the immediate supervisor.
  • Classroom and Support Assistants:
    Usually work with students in the general school population.
  • Special Education Assistants:
    Usually work with students with identified special needs, or who require additional educational assistance as defined in an individual education plan (IEP). Assistants provide support in the appropriate educational setting.
• Demonstrate a continuous sensitivity to the needs of children to whom they are assigned.
• Carry out instructional or developmental activities suggested by the teacher, specialist, or others designated by the building administrator.
• Maintain competency and skills through a variety of available offerings.
• Educational Assistants may be responsible for personal care needs of student(s)
• Educational Assistants may be expected to obtain and maintain CPI (Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
To be established by the school board by August 20th.

HOURLY SALARY: $18.81 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a para educator II or as a teacher.

HOUR/DAY: 6.5

SCHOOL YEAR 183 days/year

EVALUATION:
Performance to be evaluated no less than annually by the building administrator and immediate supervisor(s).