Educational Aide

Educational Aide

Assists teachers with classroom and other duties

Qualifications:

High School diploma or higher

A valid educational aide certificate

Alternative to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

Ability to work in a team environment

Essential Functions:

Supervise the cafeteria during lunch, classrooms, computer facilities, etc., during periods of time when the teacher is not present, and supervise bus areas when students are arriving and leaving school

Monitor student behavior to ensure student actions are consistent with school rules, recommend disciplinary actions, and refer students to the principal or relevant teachers when necessary

Resolve minor conflicts between students and refer students to the principal or relevant teachers when necessary

Use the copy machine to reproduce materials

Use laminating equipment and computers to produce materials

Assist with audio-visual equipment used for instructional purposes

Work with small groups or individual students to help reinforce or enhance skills or to help extend or evaluate learning activities

Work with individual students or small groups to help them with projects and other assignments

Assist students when using computers for programmed learning activities

Hang or arrange displays of student work or educational materials

Assist in maintaining records pertaining to students by organizing and entering data

Contact parents to schedule appointments and obtain information needed by the teacher

Assist in contacting other personnel to schedule spaces or services

Help arrange field trips and schedule parent volunteers

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a role model for students

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Operated:

Various office machines

Laminator

Overhead projector

Computer/printer

Television/DVD player

Subject-specific equipment

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Interaction with children who are experiencing dysregulation and/or have experienced trauma

Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building and/or school district

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District