26 - Educational Assistant - Instructional (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Skills

The purpose of the Educational Assistant - Instructional is to assist teachers in a classroom setting by supervising and assisting students in an individual and/or small group setting, preparing educational materials and setup and maintenance of classroom and supplies, and work as a team member to help students as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Highly Qualified status under ESSA
• Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or Associates Degree
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Preferred Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Experience with the District's Gateway Circulation System
• Experience working with the Reading, Renaissance (AR) program
• Spanish speaking skills

Skills And Knowledge

• Competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, and speaking
• Ability to learn and apply behavioral management techniques with consistency and good judgement
• Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a computer for word processing
• Excellent work attitude, with willingness to take responsibility for project completion and implementing initiative in reaching organizational goals
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with all staff, students, and parents
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; Ability to answer routine questions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in classroom and other resource spaces by supervising and assisting students individually and in small groups with classroom literacy, math activities, etc.
• Support students with classroom technology, including computer resources and audio visual equipment, as directed by licensed teacher
• Follow prescribed daily individual and small learning group instruction plans as outlined by school team members (principal, classroom teacher, Student Services Coordinator, and Special Education Teachers)
• Read to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communications with students
• Provide for safety of individual students as well as providing safety for students in the group
• Aid in record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, and taking attendance
• Supervise large groups of children at recess and lunch ensuring safety and security at all times
• Aid in preparing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.)
• Aid in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials, and supplies
• Participate effectively at regular team meetings with teacher and other support staff demonstrating appropriate social skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution strategies
• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for the individual student
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher
• Attend in-services, workshops, and training programs as requested by supervisor