What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal/Resource/Lunchroom Education Assistant - 0.875 FTE at John F. Kennedy Elementary position at John F Kennedy Elementary?
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Special Education Assistant. In this role, you will support students with diverse needs by escorting them to transportation and various areas within the school, providing personal care as needed, and assisting with daily learning and social activities. You will work closely with students individually and in small groups to reinforce instructional and behavioral objectives, both in the classroom and during community outings.
Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, supporting teachers by supervising students during lunch, recess, and playground activities, and maintaining accurate student records. Confidentiality is essential, as you will be entrusted with sensitive information about students and their families. Your contributions will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment for all students.
If you have a passion for working with children and a commitment to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply!
REQUIREMENTS
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EDUCATION LEVEL: |
Two years of post high school education or higher, or be able to pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota, for designated Education Assistant positions.. |
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EXPERIENCE DESIRED: |
At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs. |
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: |
Requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing, frequent bending over, crouching, reaching, removing, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, threading, turning and walking. Frequent carrying, grasping, holding, lifting, opening, pulling, unfolding and unlocking are also required. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. |
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS: |
Experience with behavior management. |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
- As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
- Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups in special education classroom and/or regular classroom.
- Works with students in schools and on community outings.
- Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
- Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
- Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
- Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
View the complete job description here: Personal/Resource Education Assistant
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $17.85 per hour
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:15 am to 2:45 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2024-2025 Elementary Education Assistant with Benefits
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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