EDUCATION ASSISTANT (Kindergarten) - Clarendon Elementary

Canton City School District • Canton, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Assistant supports kindergarten students and the classroom program under the direction of a certified teacher. The role is 6.75 hours per day for 191 days per year and pays an hourly rate of $18.05 at Step 1. Applicants must be Highly Qualified, demonstrated by at least two years of college (48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours), an associate’s degree, or passing the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam. Applicants must provide exam results or college transcripts to verify this status. A valid Educational Aide Permit is required, or must be obtained immediately upon employment with the Canton City School District. Applicants who do not meet the Highly Qualified criteria are not eligible to apply. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and other documentation required in the posting. Current district employees should identify their position and assigned school building in the letter; substitute employees should state that they work as substitutes in the district.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Educational Aide Permit, or ability to obtain one immediately upon employment with the Canton City School District.
• Highly Qualified status, demonstrated by two years of college (at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours), an associate’s degree, or passing the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.
• Submit Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam results or college transcripts to verify Highly Qualified status.
• Confidentiality.
• Sound physical and mental health.
• Honesty.
• Ability to cooperate and get along with others.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment.
• Attend in-service training.
• Understand and maintain the academic and behavioral standards established for students by the certified teacher.
• Assist with the overall operation of the program while students are present.
• Maintain records as directed.
• Conduct individualized and/or group activities with students as directed by the certified teacher.
• Assist with the care, maintenance, and ordering of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assist with clerical duties as assigned by the certified teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED