McCleary School District

Educational Assistant

The wage range is $19.64 to $23.96 and benefits include Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

Required Attachments:

• Letter of Interest - please indicate positions you are interested in (Elementary or Secondary, Special Education or Academic Support
• Resume
• 3 Reference Letters

This position could include but not be limited to the following duties:

• Perform all academic functions in basic areas of instruction and assist students in those areas
• Become familiar with classroom terminology
• Working knowledge of available materials and their use to assist in planning individual programs
• Provide support to students
• Maintain discipline in instructional or unstructured (playground, cafeteria) areas
• Implement behavioral programs in a calm and consistent manner, in a class, group or individual setting, especially with students who have challenging behaviors
• Reinforce and maintain instruction as directed by the teacher
• Clerical duties as required for the general instruction program and/or special education program
• Awareness of the programs and objectives of the teacher, student and curriculum in those areas assigned
• Gather such materials for the continuation of the school program as needed by the teacher
• Uphold the confidential nature of matters concerning students, teachers, and the school
• Assist in adaptive physical program or therapeutics as directed and/or physical education classes as needed
• Maintain a neat and orderly station environment
• Attend training sessions for professional development
• Monitor classroom when requested by building principal
• Maintain neat and clean personal appearance
• Demonstrate a willingness to receive and follow directions
• Maintain personable and friendly relations between themselves and other staff
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Must have regular attendance
• Must be comfortable with using technology and being trained on the use of technology. Including, but not limited to, Gmail, Google Office Suites (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Google Classroom, and Zoom
• Must be comfortable assisting students with technology needs
• Must demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Must demonstrate courtesy and tact when dealing with students, staff and patrons
• Must be capable of standing/walking/ stooping/ bending without restrictions
• Must have the ability to reach, grasp, handle and grip without difficulty on a continuous basis
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with additional adult assistance
• Rare to occasional pushing and pulling depending on work assignment
• Must have the ability to get along with students, staff and public
• Possess the ability to train and provide inservice to substitute employees
• Implement specially designed instruction and related services and document student performance
• Maintain a positive relationship with students with challenging behaviors while consistently implementing the behavior plan and consequences
• Be aware of the requirements of confidentiality for educational and medical records
• Be aware of health, safety and emergency procedures of the school district

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