Educational Assistant - Vocational - Woods - Part-Time - hpd - Thurston High School

Educational Assistant
- Vocational
- Woods
- Part-Time - 7.0 hpd
- Thurston High School

SPRINGFIELD SD 19 THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL
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This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools - OR

Job : 5850064
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Springfield Putic School seeks outstanding applcaints for the position of Educational Assistant - Vocatonal. This positioncompletesa variety of tasks in support of, and preparation for, the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher in a school setting. The position facilitates the smooth operation of the vocational education setting in the woodshop
by attending to details, which assist the teacher and student(s). This is a variable hour position currently working
7.0 hours per day, when students are in school

Essential Functions

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.

• Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher, provides supplemental practice for various learning experiences, including drills and activities using effective strategies to reinforce and or modify skills specific to the Vocational Education Setting.
• Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials.
• Completes required District logs, forms, and paperwork as required.
• Provides direct assistance to student’s behavioral, academic, and/or personal needs.
• Maintains student discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists students with behavior management, including de-escalation, conflict resolution, and adherence to school behavioral expectations.
• Assists students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Assesses and records student academic and behavior measures.
• Provides ongoing training and proactive assistance to students in relation to meeting academic and behavioral expectations.
• Provides proactive supervision of students in a variety of settings.
• Performs setting up and taking down of materials, supplies, and equipment to support the behavioral and academic success of students.
• Evaluates student injuries and performs first aid when necessary.
• Assists in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as directed.
• May assist with attendance, attendance monitoring, and attendance reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Associates degree or higher (attach diploma); OR
• Completion of two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or para-professional certificate program, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate, reading/language arts, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and hold a valid First Aid/CPR card and pass Safe Schools training modules as assigned;
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Related experience in vocational educational setting.
• Experience in woodworking, cabinet making and/or construction.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)

Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; vocational classroom procedures; letter writing, correct language usage; telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; modern office equipment; safety and first aid practices and procedures.

Skills to: apply student de-escalation strategies in a variety of unique situations and environments; transition smoothly from one task to another within a school day; assist with management and supervision of students and their…