26-106; Educational Assistant– ELD Services; 0.875 FTE; Student Services; Probationary

0.875 FTE / 7 hours per day; probationary salary range: $18.69–$22.88 per hour.

About the Role

Assists teaching staff by performing instructional tasks with students in small groups and one-on-one settings, record keeping, and supervision. Performs duties with close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with students with a variety of needs at multiple school sites.
• Implements planned activities using teacher-designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups for instructional support.
• Assists students in the use of a variety of computer software and testing programs.
• Tests and evaluates students' abilities in math, writing, reading, listening and speaking and tracks progress as directed by teacher.
• Monitors and assists students as needed in the classroom, playground, locker rooms, bus duty and at meal times.
• Assists students as needed with minor first aid, clean up, and toileting.
• Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies; including basic classroom housekeeping.
• Prepares and provides clerical support such as record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, data entry and taking attendance.
• Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
• Creates documents in languages other than English for non-English speaking students and parents.
• Translates and interprets for students, staff and parents.
• Supports teacher with in-home visits as needed.
• Maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries as needed.
• Collaborates effectively as a team member at regular team meetings.
• Engages positively in staff meetings and staff development trainings.
• Facilitates meetings and conversations between staff and parents and/or students.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Understands and complies with applicable District policies and procedures.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the building administrator.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Maintains safe environment for students at all times.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Annually passes the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including understanding and being understood.
• While much of the work will be completed in an office or classroom environment, the employee will need to move between buildings and throughout the District.
• This position requires use of various digital systems, software, and hardware for communication, budgeting, and compliance.
• This position will require some travel outside the District.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.
• Employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.