Educational Assistant - Resource Room

Reports to:  Principal/Special Education Director             Evaluated by:  Special Education Dir.

Position Overview:  To perform duties in support of the teachers in special education programs.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Work with students on as-needed basis.
2. Adhere to established guidelines for behavior management and demonstrate appropriate role modeling for behavior.
3. Learn, understand and implement instruction and accommodations needed for student in all educational settings.
4. Provide supplemental instruction as directed.
5. Maintain a daily journal to document assigned student’s behavior and anecdotes.
6. Recognize special needs of student and relay needed information to appropriate school personnel.
7. Become familiar with appropriate developmental goals for the assigned student.
8. Other duties as assigned

Other Job Functions:

1. Prepare reports and documents as needed.
2. Review and organize IEP files per standards as requested.
3. Adapt and provide materials as needed.
4. Recognize special needs of student and relay information to appropriate personnel.
5. Provide supplemental tutoring as directed by teaching staff.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

1. Meet Highly Qualified requirements by having at least 48 college credits or passing the district approved NCRC exam at level 5.
2. Effective communication skills
3. Problem solving skills
4. Effective written skills

Ability to:

1. Follow oral and written instructions given by personnel
2. Respect confidential information concerning students’ school performance and disabilities.
3. Maintain composure in stressful situations
4. Summarize educational content and materials
5. Establish a working relationship with child and child’s teacher.
6. Maintain regular attendance.
7. Maintain professional dress and cleanliness

Experience:

1. Prior experience working with special needs children desired

Physical Requirements:

In an eight-hour day, employee may

1. Stand/Walk 5-6 Hours
2. Drive                                     1-2 Hours
3. Sit                                     3-4 Hours
4. Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours
5. Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours      Up to a weight of     50 lbs
6. Climb Stairs Occasionally
7. Use hands for repetitive motions Frequently
8. Use feet for repetitive movements Frequently

Note:   If hired, no unauthorized comments or postings about district business or students are allowed on social media.

Salary : $18 - $22