NYOS Charter School

Educational Assistant Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Educational Assistant for Special Education

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Service days: 190 

About NYOS

At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student. We foster a collegial Pre-K 12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

Primary Role:

This position is for an Elementary Educational Assistant for Special Education.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, required
• Three creditable years of experience as an Educational Aide or 30 hours of college credit, preferred
• Must have or be willing to obtain an Educational Aide III Texas Certification
• Experience working in a classroom and/or working with children
• Ability to provide instruction and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to the many and varied situations in the school environment

Professional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the Special Education teachers
• Actively participate in the lesson planning and delivery including set up, clean up for daily lessons; preparing gym and/or outdoor spaces for instruction
• Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, study trips, small groups, large groups, Field Day, etc..) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Implement and maintain effective classroom management to ensure continual progress, safety, and emotional well-being of students
• Utilize efficient, accurate record keeping procedures
• Communicate and confer effectively both orally and in written form with students, parents, colleagues and administration
• Work collaboratively with colleagues including General Education and Special Education staff and Administration in support of student achievement goals and professional development
• Provide support with administration of standardized achievement and/or ability tests as required
• Participate in routine check-ins with Special Education teachers, team meetings, before and after school duties, lunch duty, and school-wide meetings and events as required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Enforce NYOS Charter School rules and policies
• Actively participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
• Use audiovisual aids, computers, and or other interactive technology to supplement and support lessons
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivated
• Exemplify through manner, words, and dress the high standards and expected behavior of the school
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist in maintaining a learning environment that is structured, organized, and routine-oriented with a variety of instructional formats.
• Assist with a variety of assessments that measure progress towards learning outcomes and behaviors that are needed to be successful in the general education environment.
• Assist in communication efforts with staff and families as necessary
• Maintain confidentiality with student records and ensure that information regarding students is shared at appropriate times.
• Facilitate interactions between students and staff and students and their peers.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
• Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of the work day.
• Need to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Occasional requirement lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting Educational Assistant salary for 0 years of experience is $26,066 per year or $17.15 per hour. This role may be eligible for stipends based on assignments which may vary between $500-$1,000. For more information about our compensation, visit our compensation and benefits page.

We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• 403b and 457b investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 8 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following: 
Regular and Reliable Attendance. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

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

(Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants)

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Chief of Schools has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967.