2026-27 EA1 - ECFE - 22.5 hours per week

About the role

SPPS is seeking an Educational Assistant 1 for the ECFE program. The ECFE mission is to strengthen families through education and support of all parents.

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
• Aid in the day-to-day operation of the school program by preparing behavior modification charts, point charts, bonus coupons and homework sheets; monitoring student attendance, and collecting data or other related activities.
• Record student progress on appropriate documents and maintain official school district student records.
• Aid the teacher in the preparation and housekeeping of the classroom by cleaning, arranging or storing materials, furniture, equipment and written documents and files.
• Work directly with individual students and groups in daily activities and assignments, providing direction and assistance.
• Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
• Relate to students in a patient, supportive and warm manner; intervene with students in crisis in a calm and empathic manner.
• Participate in school related activities outside the classroom such as home visits with the teacher, family night or field trips.
• Work cooperatively with staff, other professionals and parents.
• Participate in staffing and conferences related to students and to the program by reporting on data collected, providing feedback on data, and reporting pupil progress for the classroom and program (evening meetings when needed).
• Aid the instructional team in providing individualized instruction by tutoring students who need extra help in completing assignments, providing enrichment activities for students, supervising study sessions, and organizing and implementing applications of the computer as a supplemental instructional tool.
• Aid in the development and organization of program activities and services by reporting student observations, gathering information, and providing suggestions.
• Attend team and school staff meetings.

Qualifications

• One of the following: Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester or 90 quarter credits), OR An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaEducator Assessment.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application. The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

• This is a temporary position working a variety hours per week up to 30.5 hours a week.
• The pay range for this position is: $21.94 - $32.02 EA1 Maximum hiring step EA1 = step fourteen (14)
• The full salary schedule is listed in the Educational Assistants contract.
• Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements) and by selecting the "Educational Assistants" Labor agreement.
• Benefit information for this position can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit) and by selecting the "Educational Assistants (EA) ¿ Part Time" link.

Other Information

• Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date.
• Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
• Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.
• Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.