Instructional Educational Assistant

About the Employer

Educational Assistant - Instructional

Job Summary

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

Job Title

Educational Assistant - Instructional

Work Year

153 days ¶ 6 hours per day

Department

Learning Services

Reports To

Building Principals

Salary Range

Educational Assistant salary schedule

Benefits

Fringe benefits based on schedule B

Status

FLSA status: Non-exempt

This position is grant funded, there is no guarantee of continued employment.

Summary of Functions

The purpose of the Educational Assistant - Instructional is to assist teachers in a classroom setting by supervising and assisting students in an individual and/or small group setting, preparing educational materials and setup and maintenance of classroom and supplies, and work as a team member to help students as assigned.

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent Highly qualified status under ESSA Pass work keys or Praxis test, or 48 semester hours of college coursework, or Associates degree Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Physical Requirements

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment Factors

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in a typical office environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Mental Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

Assist Teacher in Classroom and Other Resource Spaces

Assist teacher in classroom and other resource spaces located throughout the school by supervising and assisting students individually and in small groups with classroom literacy, math activities, etc. to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.

Support Students with Classroom Technology

Support students with classroom technology, including computer resources and audio visual equipment, as directed by licensed teacher.

Follow Prescribed Daily Individual and Small Learning Group Instruction Plans

Follow prescribed daily individual and small learning group instruction plans as outlined by school team members (principal, classroom teacher, student services coordinator, and special education teachers).

Read to Students, Listen to Students Read, and Participate in Other Forms of Oral Communications with Students

Read to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communications with students.

Provide for Safety of Individual Students and Providing Safety for Students in the Group

Provide for safety of individual students as well as providing safety for students in the group.

Assist Staff with Record Keeping, Copying, Filing, Grading Assignments, and Taking Attendance

Assist staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, and taking attendance.

Supervise Large Groups of Children at Recess and Lunch Ensuring Safety and Security at All Times

Supervise large groups of children at recess and lunch ensuring safety and security at all times.

Assist the Teacher in Preparing Educational Materials (Copying, Typing, Laminating, etc.)

Assist the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials, and supplies.

Participate Effectively at Regular Team Meetings with Teacher and Other Support Staff Demonstrating Appropriate Social Skills, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution Strategies

Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner.

Guide Independent Study, Enrichment Work, and Remedial Work Set Up and Assigned by the Teacher

Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for the individual student.

Check Notebooks, Correct Papers, and Supervise Testing and Make-up Work, as Assigned by the Teacher

Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.

Attend In-Service, Workshops, and Training Programs as Requested by Supervisor

Attend in-services, workshops, and training programs as requested by supervisor.

Non-Essential Duties

Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the building principal and classroom teacher.

Physical Demands

Pushing/pulling maximum weight: 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in a typical office environment.

Instructions for Applying

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review.

The following will need to be uploaded with the application:

Current cover letter for the posted position;

Current resume;

Copy of transcripts conferring required degree;

Three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor) and any other materials requested on the application.

Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprinting will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.

Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities.

The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org,

Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints.

This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100.

Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60's Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, ocr@ed.gov; or both.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

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