Educational Assistant ; Washington ES

Educational Assistant  (Washington ES)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION SUMMARY:

An Educational Assistant will perform a variety of duties to assist in the implementation of instructional programs for students. Function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher‑planned and evaluated program. The role includes preparing instructional materials, supervising students throughout the day, maintaining classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher‑designated methods.

Spanish bilingual required.

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR .
• Two‑years (72 quarter hours) of post‑secondary education; or an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or a passing score on a recognized paraprofessional assessment test.

• Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Supervise individual or groups of students in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight; work in team situations.
• Deliver instructional programs to students on an individual or small group basis.
• Possess basic clerical skills (typing, word‑processing, operation of office equipment) and use those skills as directed.
• Operates and cares for equipment in the reproduction of instructional materials.
• Possess knowledge of proper English usage, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance.
• Assist the teacher in preparing classroom and instructional materials aligned with best practices.
• Assists teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• Confer with teacher to provide feedback on student performance.
• Assist teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing content material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Assist in the instruction of students in groups or one‑on‑one settings, often without direct teacher supervision; revise lesson plan or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve instructional goals and objectives.
• Supervise students, as directed, following all safety rules and taking all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure student environment. Possible areas of supervision include playground, cafeteria, hallway, bus loading and unloading areas, emergency drills, assemblies and other areas as needed.
• Correct papers and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays.
• Handle matters of discipline in accordance with the district's discipline policies and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining proper health conditions.
• Maintain files of learning and testing materials.
• Help maintain a positive school wide learning environment.
• Follow all safety rules and take all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment.
• Demonstrate support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate and confer with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.
• Assist parents and community members as needed.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Comply with professional development activities as required by the District.
• Hold expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Demonstrate computer literacy and operate software programs as related to job responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and use or relay…