Rochester-Educational Assistant-Special Education

Rochester School District • Rochester, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Assistant-Special Education works under the supervision of certificated teachers to support classroom instruction and student needs. The role assists with individualized or small-group instruction, remedial reading and math, and students’ social, emotional, behavioral, academic, and self-help development. It also includes supervising students, providing personal care, and performing clerical tasks as needed. Employees must maintain student confidentiality, participate in staff development activities, and work safely in accordance with district policies and procedures. The position description may change as the employer’s needs and job requirements change.

Hours are 6.5 hours per day Monday through Thursday and 5.25 hours on Friday. Required attachments are a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seventy-two college quarter credits and/or an associate degree, and/or completion of the ETS test.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks efficiently and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to help students gain social, academic, and self-help skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate computers.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to perform student care duties, including hygiene, lifting, and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individualized or small-group classroom instruction under the supervision of certificated teachers.
• Assist the classroom teacher with remedial reading and math instruction.
• Supervise students in hallways and in the lunch room.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Assist with instruction as needed.
• Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of student information.
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Conduct work safely and comply with district policies and procedures.
• Provide social, emotional, and behavioral support for students.
• Teach students basic life skills and social skills.
• Perform student care duties, including hygiene, lifting, and personal care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance benefits for eligible employees and families, administered by SEBB.
• Dental insurance benefits for eligible employees and families, administered by SEBB.
• Vision insurance benefits for eligible employees and families, administered by SEBB.
• Basic life insurance benefits for eligible employees and families, administered by SEBB.
• Eligibility to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services SERS plan for classified employees or TERS plan for certificated employees.
• Eligibility to enroll in the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.
• Sick leave.
• Personal leave.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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