Rochester-Educational Assistant-Special Education-Temporary

Rochester School District • Rochester, WA

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About The Position

The Educational Assistant supports students receiving special education services under the supervision of certificated teachers. The role assists with individualized or small-group instruction, remedial reading and math, student supervision, and social, emotional, behavioral, life-skills, and self-help support. The position also includes clerical work and student care, including hygiene, lifting, and personal care. The schedule is 3.5 hours per day Monday through Thursday and 2.25 hours on Friday. This is a temporary position. The position description may change as employer needs and job requirements change, and 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 within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks efficiently and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to assist students in gaining social, academic, and self-help skills.
• 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 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.
• 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 for eligible employees and their families, subject to final eligibility determination at hire.
• Dental insurance for eligible employees and their families, subject to final eligibility determination at hire.
• Vision insurance for eligible employees and their families, subject to final eligibility determination at hire.
• Basic life insurance for eligible 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