Educational Assistant (2) - Sped Surgoinsville Elementary School 26-27

Hawkins County Board of Education • Surgoinsville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality educational experience for all students. This role involves supporting students with their learning, behavior, and physical needs, and assisting teachers with various classroom and administrative tasks. The Educational Assistant will work under the direction of the School Administrator and Supervising Teacher.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• 48 hours of college credit OR successful completion of ParaPro Assessment
• Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position.
• Regular, effective interpersonal communication with team members and stakeholders is required.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
• Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs including physical needs & behavior supports
• Assist in bud loading and unloading
• Assist librarians in school libraries
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
• Collect money from students for school-related projects under the direction of the teacher
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability to repeated use
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist student with hardware and software use
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment
• Type, file and duplicate materials
• Use computers, audiovisuals aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Supervising teacher
• Ride the bus to aid and support students who need monitoring on the Special ed Bus.
• Provide behavioral support for students with more complex needs (Training will be provided)

Benefits

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED