Educational Assistant - Title I

Millcreek Township School District • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Support the delivery of the educational program to students.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years post-secondary (48 credits), Associate Degree, or passing score on the Title I Paraprofessional Assessment test administered through I.U.5.
• Computer and office skills preferred.
• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to work with elementary age students in a supportive and guiding capacity.
• Knowledge of elementary school office, attendance, and library preferred.
• Willingness to learn new software or equipment as needed.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push items of 50 lbs. such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
• Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must be courteous.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, write, and do computations.
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks, and problem-solving.
• Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Computer and office skills preferred.
• Knowledge of elementary school office, attendance, and library preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with non-instructional duties and in guiding and supervising students.
• Work with individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Support students completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Assist teacher with routine detailed or clerical duties.
• Prepare reports and documentation as required.
• Observe and manage behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, and bus loading according to approved procedures.
• Follow established procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitor student behavior in support of the school’s Title 1 plan.
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Provide support in the school office with various duties.
• Support school operations by assisting with front door security, phones, mailings, filing, attendance, document preparation, library and/or computer data entry.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of school activities.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree