26 - Educational Assistant - Instructional

Pueblo School District 60 • Pueblo, CO

7d • 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. The mission of Pueblo School District 60 is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

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
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire

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