JobID: 2233

Position Type:

Support Staff/

Educational Assistant - Special Education

Location:

TBD

Date Available: 23/24 School Year

Starting at: $12.65/hr

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Assists the classroom teacher(s) in general daily classroom activities including the planning and facilitating of a learning environment and activities appropriate for special education children to promote intellectual development; social skills development; emotional health and physical development. Assists the teacher in the special education students daily training program including instructional and non-instructional activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains discretion and loyalty with confidential information.
• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request.
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• May escort children to and from various rooms.
• Possesses knowledge of the policies of the school district as applicable to the position.
• Reinforces objectives and concepts introduced by the teacher.
• Works with "at risk" students in accomplishing academic success.
• Assists teacher(s) in the management of classrooms, learning centers and student behavior.
• Assists teacher(s) with planning and implementation of lessons.
• Assists teacher(s) with classroom preparation, i.e., copying , filing, laminating, audiovisual, etc.
• Charts and records progress of students.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Assists students with district technology software.
• Maintains effective oral and written communication.
• Assists teacher(s) in keeping students focused and "on task".
• Maintains a calm demeanor when dealing with a crisis/violent situation.
• Attends Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Demonstrates initiative creativity with students and their program.
• Understands and is aware of medical needs of students and their problems.
• Assist and follow through with behavior management programs and techniques.
• Feed or help students feed themselves.
• Assists students with toileting or diapering as required.
• Assist with loading and unloading students on the buses.
• Sanitation of room and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associates degree or equivalent as required by law. Certificate in Early Childhood Development/Education or equivalent. CPR/First Aid training preferred. General knowledge and understanding of computers preferred. Experience effectively working with children