Educational Assistant - Kindergarten Assistant

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Preferably college experience
• Experience working with children
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually, in small groups, or in large groups as necessary and as prescribed by the immediate supervisor
• Classroom and Support Assistants: Usually work with students in the general school population
• Special Education Assistants: Usually work with students with identified special needs, or who require additional educational assistance as defined in an individual education plan (IEP). Assistants provide support in the appropriate educational setting
• Demonstrate a continuous sensitivity to the needs of children to whom they are assigned
• Carry out instructional or developmental activities suggested by the teacher, specialist, or others designated by the building administrator
• Maintain competency and skills through a variety of available offerings
• May be responsible for personal care needs of student(s)
• May be expected to obtain and maintain CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Pay

Hourly salary: $19.56 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a paraeducator II or as a teacher. An additional $3.00 per hour for certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT).

Schedule

6.5 hours per day, 183 days per school year.