What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant - Elementary Special Education position at Franklin Public School District?
General Responsibilities:
1. Support students with special educational needs in general education and/or special education high school classes.
2. Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills.
3. Supervise students other areas as assigned.
4. Be familiar with all classroom and school rules and procedures and provide assistance and direction to students in a positive but firm manner.
5. Make discipline referrals when school rule violations occur.
6. Willing to be trained to perform medical procedures such as care for diabetic students and administer Epi-pen. Etc.
Qualifications:
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, educational assistants working in Title 1 programs must demonstrate certain qualifications to be considered “Highly Qualified” and meet the requirements of the law.. These qualifications can be demonstrated by meeting one of the following:
An Associate Degree (or higher)
2 years of post-secondary study (at least 48 credits)
Proficiency on one of the state-selected assessments.
Additional Qualifications:
1. Ability to exercise good judgment in firmly enforcing classroom and school rules.
2. Position requires ability to move quickly, run, and restrain students, if necessary.
3. Above average human relations skills, demonstrating effective verbal/written communications with students, staff, parents and others encountered on the job.
4. Interest in being part of the school's cooperative and collaborative effort in providing the best educational opportunities to all students.
5. Initiative and self-motivation to work independently.
6. Ability to work in a positive manner and keep school matters confidential.
7. Knowledgeable about curriculum content and subject matter.
8. Knowledge of word processing, typing, filing, and copying.
9. Valid driving license with added certification to transport students using school vehicles.
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the district may find appropriate and acceptable.
Requirements Specific to Posted Positions:
1. Experience in working with school-aged children with special needs.
2. Willingness to teach self-help skills.
3. Current CPR certification and First Aid Training or commitment to obtain such upon employment.
4. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds in a two person lift.
5. Duties may include toileting and diapering.
6. Knowledge of or a willingness to learn assistive technology.
7. Knowledge of autism or willingness to work with students with autism and learn behavioral management skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19