Educational Assistant- Elementary

Coos Bay SD 9 • Coos Bay, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

.875 FTE - 35.00 hours per week This position supports our Social Emotional Learning classroom

Requirements

• Completed at least two years of related college education, an AA degree, or meet the Highly Qualified requirements
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff.
• Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Hold a valid first aid card, or the ability to get one, if necessary

Nice To Haves

• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists students with lesson assignments in reading, math and/or writing.
• Assists students with developing social and emotional skills to be successful in the classroom.
• Monitors and assists in the progress of students’ abilities in math, writing and reading as directed by teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Assists the teacher in developing educational materials (copying, laminating, etc).
• Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Assists with loading and unloading children from buses, transitioning kids from classroom to lunchroom, music, recess, library, etc.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries.
• Performs physical labor as required.
• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Teacher, Principal and/or Supervisor.

Benefits

• This position does provide a district contribution toward medical, dental and vision benefits

What This Job Offers

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