Educational Assistant for Enrichment and Extracurricular Support

Department/Building: Vary • Reports to: Community Education • Duty days: As needed basis, hours vary

About the role

This position supports students with identified disabilities who are participating in enrichment or extracurricular, out-of-school time activities. Duties include carrying out responsibilities outlined in a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) in individual and group settings.
• Provide specialized instruction, interventions, and accommodations as outlined in the IFSP/IEP.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
• Assist the individual student in self-help and independent living skills.
• Supervise student(s) as needed and during break times to ensure student safety.
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with instructor or coach and follow class or activity structure.

Qualifications

• Meet highly-qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two-year associate degree, 60 college credits, para-pro or para e-link certification).
• Experience working with students with physical, cognitive, and/or mild behavioral needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be a team member.
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.
• Ability to assist students in individual or group settings.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Pay

$16.50–$18.40 per hour