ID 6757- Educational Assistant - General - 7.0 hours per day for 183 days/year

Educational Assistant - General
7.0 hours per day for 183 days/year
$19.81 - $27.22/hour
River Grove Elementary School

JOB SUMMARY
The Education Assistant � General Education position provides educational and classroom assistance under the guidance of teachers, principals and other supervisors, and assists in carrying out instructional activities, promoting student safety and well-being, and reinforcing classroom programs.  The position has specific responsibility for observing and documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and assisting students with any special health needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following tasks.  Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.  Other duties may be assigned at any time. 

1. Confers with teachers, supervisor and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects.
2. Performs program-related instructional, behavioral and other activities including helping students with individualized educational plans (IEP, behavior, safety, etc.) and other related activities.
3. Undertakes delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with classroom assignments and monitoring student activities in the classroom and other locations.
4. Performs instructional support tasks including leveling prepared worksheets, organizing materials, creating and posting bulletin boards, collecting data and monitoring student progress.
5. Implements classroom, small group and individual social and behavioral management interventions/systems.
6. Manages personal student information according to federal and state laws and District policies, and maintains strict confidentiality.
7. Helps maintain an orderly and attractive instructional area (i.e., prevents litter, puts up bulletin board displays, cleans blackboards, stores supplies, sets up study areas, etc.).
8. Performs routine clerical work such as typing, photocopying, filing, record-keeping, and answering telephones.
9. Responsible for assigned building and classroom supervision including field trips, playground, lunch, hall, and bus duty and on-bus supervision.
10. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
11. Consistent, daily and punctual attendance.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. 

1. Operates and troubleshoots various office equipment including telephones and photocopy machines.
2. Moves classroom furniture and organizes classroom to enhance student learning.
3. Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
4. Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions.
2. Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment.
3. Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED is required.  An Associate Degree or two years of study at a community college/university is preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse back