3 Title I Educational Assistant

MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Indiana

Job Description

Position Title:  Instructional Educational Assistant                      FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Responsible to:  Building Principal and Classroom Teacher       Supervises:  Students  

Evaluated By:  Building Principal w/input of Classroom Teacher  Benefit Level:  A

Terms of Employment:  180 days (same as students); Special Education and Head Start - days may vary depending on program calendar

Evaluation Period: 

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures
• Annual summative evaluation prior to May 30

Purpose of the Position:  Assist in the education of students.

Classified as Confidential Employee:  Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connections with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements:  The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively.

• Successful completion of 48 hours of college credit or Para Professional Test
• Meet particular requirements of local, state, and federal programs, especially in terms of confidentiality.

Special Education

• Successful completion of Crisis Prevention/De-escalation and restraint training

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been deemed critical to the successful performance of this position.

• Relate well with children and parents, treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
• Assist teacher in any way possible.
• Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Special Education

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher in a resource, separate or general education setting.
• Assist students with academic & behavioral deficit skills as determined by the instructional leader.
• Maintain documentation & records as determined by the principal, teacher of record
• Relate to students in a non-confrontational manner while maintaining established standards of behavior as determined by the instructional leader.
• Assist teachers in implementing an individualized education program for each student including accommodations and modifications.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow guidelines of Article &, FERPA or HIPPA in relation to student information.
• Complete other duties as assigned by TOR, principal or Department of Special Services as part of a student's IEP.

Secondary Functions of the Position:  The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.
• Supervise students in the hall, classroom, or restroom in teacher absence.
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Special Education

• Prepare instructional materials as needed.
• Assist students with personal care skills as determined by IEP.
• Supervise students in the hall, restroom or classroom in teacher absence.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of an assistant in a classroom setting
• Applicable software and applications (Microsoft Word, iPod/iPad Apps)
  • Principles, practices and methods of working with students

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.