Work Schedule: 7 hours per day; Monday through Friday, School Calendar Year

Reports to: Building Principal

General Purpose

The EAP Assistant monitors all aspects of student work and behavior while the student is in the program. The aide supervises and assists students with work on academic assignments and checks to see that students are meeting their daily goals.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain a safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning in the EAP room/location.
• Guide and tutor students to ensure the completion of academic assignments as provided by the classroom teacher. This may require reinforcement of curriculum, activities and/or skills with small groups of students or one-on-one and may require regular collaboration with teacher(s).
• Provide academic tutoring and supervision of students during the length of the student's assignment to EAP.
• Follow procedures prescribed for the daily operation and maintenance of the program
• Work directly with the principal and counselor to support good behavior and to ensure the welfare of all students assigned to EAP
• Communicate and interact with the principal, counselor and teacher to discuss student progress, concerns, assignments and/or well being
• Keep accurate records of students assigned to the EAP room and complete required reports on appropriate forms as provided
• Supervise students throughout the student lunch period and during restroom breaks
• All other duties and tasks deemed necessary by the school administration

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed at least two (2) years' of college or have passed the ParaPro Test (Praxis)
• Age 18 or older
• Experience in child development, working with children and/or working in a classroom environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in reading, writing and math
• Ability and willingness to work with children from diverse backgrounds and with various academic and behavioral challenges
• Organizational skills

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type: $13.52 per hour

Benefits: Per MCESP Agreement

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.