Rochester-Educational Assistant-Special Education

Rochester School District • Rochester, WA

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About The Position

The Educational Assistant-Special Education works under the supervision of certificated teachers to prepare individualized or small-group classroom instruction and support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and self-help development. The role includes assisting with remedial reading and math instruction, supervising students in hallways and the lunch room, performing clerical duties, and helping with student care, including hygiene, lifting, and personal care. The employee is expected to maintain student confidentiality, participate in staff meetings and professional learning activities, and comply with district safety rules and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The position is 3.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The position description may change as employer needs and job requirements change; multiple positions may be available.

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 in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks efficiently and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to assist students in developing 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 teacher(s).
• Assist the classroom teacher with remedial reading and math instruction.
• Supervise students in hallways and in the lunch room.
• Perform clerical duties as needed and 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 tasks, including hygiene, lifting, and personal care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits for employees and their families, subject to final eligibility determination at hire.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED