26/27 School Year: Educational Assistant

About the Role

The Educational Assistant provides support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings, assisting in the supervision and instruction of students, observing and documenting student progress, and implementing instructional plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers.
• Assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during these activities.
• Prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology.
• Assists in administering tests and evaluating student performance and skill levels.
• Creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; assists with cleanup activities.
• Provides tutoring or one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills (e.g., word study, spelling, reading, math, science).
• Utilizes instructional programs and assists with development of lesson plans.
• Monitors students in cafeterias, auditoriums, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes and seats students; assists in cleaning; chaperones students on field trips during the regular school day.
• Monitors behavior and activities of students; follows established safety procedures.
• Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and other school functions.
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, and the public to coordinate activities and exchange information.
• Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other required meetings.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with supervisors, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work regularly and arrives on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.