Educational Assistant at Woodland Park Elementary School

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate [Applies to aides who are not providing instructional support in Title I, Part A programs]
• Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) [Applies to aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A programs]

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Support
• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Aid in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Aid in the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make the teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.