Educational Assistant (2) - Sped Surgoinsville Elementary School 26-27

Surgoinsville, TN

Reports To:

                School Administrator and Supervising Teacher

Qualifications:

                Minimum of a High School Diploma

                48 hours of college credit OR successful completion of ParaPro Assessment

 

Purpose Statement:

                To assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality educational experience for all students

               

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Educational Assistants duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations
  • Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
  • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
  • Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
  • Distribute tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
  • Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
  • Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
  • Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
  • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs including physical needs & behavior supports
  • Assist in bud loading and unloading
  • Assist librarians in school libraries
  • Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
  • Collect money from students for school-related projects under the direction of the teacher
  • Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use
  • Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist student with hardware and software use
  • Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment
  • Type, file and duplicate materials
  • Use computers, audiovisuals aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Supervising teacher
  • Ride the bus to aid and support students who need monitoring on the Special ed Bus.
  • Provide behavioral support for students with more complex needs (Training will be provided)
  • Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position.
  • Communication: Regular, effective interpersonal communication with team members and stakeholders is required.

 

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

                The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

 

 

Terms of Employment:

                Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

 

Evaluation:

                Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.