Educational Assistant - Guidance

Millcreek Township School District • Erie, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Assistant – Guidance supports the delivery of Guidance Office services to students at McDowell High School - South. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 200 days per school year. The work year and salary are determined by the Millcreek Educational Assistants Meet and Discuss Agreement. The employee reports to the Building Principal and is evaluated annually by the Principal or their designee.

The role creates documents using current software applications, maintains inventory and assists with supply ordering and processing, prepares materials for printing, supports standardized testing, greets and monitors visitors, and helps students and school staff with operational needs. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

The work takes place in indoor and outdoor environments and may involve frequent interruptions. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, moving quickly when needed, and lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds. The position requires clear communication, the ability to follow directions, work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, solve problems, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Computer and office skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new software or equipment as needed.
• Ability to sit, talk, and hear; stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning or safety.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push items weighing 50 pounds, such as a wheelchair or furniture.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly, use a telephone, and read correspondence and a computer screen.
• Ability to work as a team member and be courteous, cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to students, staff, and other employees.
• Ability to read, write, perform computations, work independently, make work-related decisions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use good judgment in prioritizing tasks and solving problems, use correct grammar and spelling, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Minimum two years of post-secondary education (48 credits), an Associate Degree, or a passing score on the Title I Paraprofessional Assessment administered through I.U.5; alternatives may be accepted as determined by the Board.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a high school guidance office.

Responsibilities

• Create documents using current software applications in response to professional staff requests.
• Maintain accurate inventory and assist with ordering and processing supplies.
• Prepare materials for the Print Shop or for in-house printing as requested by professional staff.
• Assist with standardized testing, including Keystones and PSAT.
• Greet and monitor daily visitors.
• Assist students, faculty, and administration with operational school and office needs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree