26 - Educational Assistant - Instructional - Grant Funded

Pueblo School District 60 • Pueblo, CO

6d • 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. This is a grant-funded position, and there is no guarantee of continued employment.

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

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

What This Job Offers

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