Educational Assistant ~ Medical Aid

Job Description

TITLE:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – MED AIDE

• Required – Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Med Aide Training and other training as required to support student health services.
• Preferred – Earned an Associate Degree or higher, earned a minimum of 48 college credits or passed the Para Pro South Dakota test.
• Some paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child-oriented setting; or any combination of training and experience that could provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

REPORTS TO:

Supervising School Nurse, Teacher, Principal and/or Director of Special Services

• Assist supervising school nurse with the development and implementation of student health services.
• Assist teachers with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional activities.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch and other activities as assigned.
• Assist students with personal needs (i.e. toileting, brushing teeth) as assigned.
• Maintain discipline of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance.

Salary, benefits and terms to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified staff.