25 - Educational Assistant - Instructional (Grant Funded)

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Educational Assistant - Instructional is to assist teachers in a classroom setting by supervising and assisting students in an individual and/or small group setting, preparing educational materials and setup and maintenance of classroom and supplies, and work as a team member to help students as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Highly Qualified status under ESSA
Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or Associates Degree
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, and speaking
Ability to learn and apply behavioral management techniques with consistency and good judgement
Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and execute work using independent judgment
Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures
Basic computer skills and ability to use a computer for word processing
Excellent work attitude, with willingness to take responsibility for project completion and implementing initiative in reaching organizational goals
Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with all staff, students, and parents
Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ability to answer routine questions
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Nice To Haves

Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
Experience with the District’s Gateway Circulation System
Experience working with the Reading, Renaissance (AR) program
Spanish speaking skills

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in classroom and other resource spaces located throughout the school by supervising and assisting students individually and in small groups with classroom literacy, math activities, etc. to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
Assist in such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling
Support students with classroom technology, including computer resources and audio visual equipment, as directed by licensed teacher
Follow prescribed daily individual and small learning group instruction plans as outlined by school team members (principal, classroom teacher, Student Services Coordinator, and Special Education Teachers)
Read to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communications with students
Provide for safety of individual students as well as providing safety for students in the group
Assist staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, and taking attendance
Supervise large groups of children at recess and lunch ensuring safety and security at all times
Assist the teacher in preparing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.)
Assist the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials, and supplies
Participate effectively at regular team meetings with teacher and other support staff demonstrating appropriate social skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution strategies
Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for the individual student
Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher
Attend in-services, workshops, and training programs as requested by supervisor
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and classroom teacher