Educational Assistant Iv-Student Specific

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Job Posting Title:

Educational Assistant IV-Student Specific

Job Description:

JOB PROFILE PENDING APPROVAL

Provides assistance to teachers; assists in instruction, provides some clerical support; may provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as behavior support as well as life skills instruction; implement daily and long-range lessons. Students served are involved in the judicial system, are truant, expelled, may have sexual offenses, weapons charges, and/or have undiagnosed mental health conditions. Collaborates and consults with team and other specialists. Use computer skills for word processing; database and spreadsheets. Assist with online grading, progress monitoring, daily one-on-one academic support. Knowledge in high school curriculum, especially math. Develops and promotes good community relations among various school and community clientele.

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Mostly clean and comfortable

• Some noise

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds

• Frequent sitting

• Occasional bending, squatting, or standing

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.

May be responsible for at-risk students in the classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.

Work with students (including IEP students) who may be upset and removed from the classroom.

Be prepared to support student's behavior needs as well as life skills instruction.

Collaborate and consult with educational team on various activities, planning and resource allocations.

Support daily and long-range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet student goals.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Remain aware of student mental health needs in cases of threat assessments, safety plans.

Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.

Certifications:

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Ability to use general office and classroom equipment, Collaborative team player, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Sagewood Middle School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

37.5

FTE:

0.94

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

180 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$20.05 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$26.28 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$20.05 USD - $32.50 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: