Educational Assistant - Gleason

Educational Assistant

Gleason School is seeking applicants for an Educational Assistant in the Special Education program. The E.A. will be assisting students during class and in small groups. Successful candidates will either have 48 hours of successful college credits or a passing score on the EA Exam. WCS offers this exam in our office.

Reports to:

Supervising Teacher and/or School Principal or Designee - Status:
Part or Full Time

Purpose of Job:
The purpose of this job is to assist teachers in classroom activities with students. Duties and responsibilities include providing instructional assistance and support services to teachers, students, and/or staff.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48 hours of successful college credits or a passing score on the Weakley County Paraprofessional Exam. WCS offers this exam in our office at no cost.
• Experience in the area assigned preferred

Essential Functions or Duties:

• The E.A. will be assisting children with RTI and working with classroom teachers to help with instruction.
• Assist in the office
• Assist with preparation of materials for teachers and students
• Monitor students in hallways, lunchroom, classrooms, etc.
• Monitor classwork or assist students with assignments as needed or directed by the teacher
• Escort students to and from classrooms
• Assist in checking student work
• Assist in make-up exams, supervising oral exams and exam taking, and other duties to support classroom and state testing
• Supervise class in teacher's absence and may substitute for short periods when substitutes are unavailable
• Read stories aloud to children to enhance their reading skills; may play educational games with children to improve skills
• Provide clerical support such as copying, laminating, filing, delivering messages, setting up and operating technology, and helping in the office.
• Assist in daily cleaning of classroom

Essential Functions:

• Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, including participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
• Interact professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Use district equipment, technology, and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Physical Demands:
This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

• Pushing and/or pulling
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing

Capacity and Ability Requirements:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.

• Intelligence:
  The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.
• Verbal:
  Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• Numerical:
  Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity:
  Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.

General Requirements:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.