Educational Assistant Early Literacy (4 hours) at Pleasant Valley

LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Elementary- Kindergarten

FTE: .5 (4 hours a day)

WORK HOURS: 8:30am - 12:30pm

CONTRACT DAYS: 172 work days plus7 paid Holidays and 10 days of Vacation

WAGES: $20.62 - $28.54 per hour Range D of Classified Scale

START DATE: October 2025 or when filled

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of Educational Assistant - Kindergarten is to assist a certificated teacher in the planning and implementation of instructional programs for kindergarten students in the general education setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the planning and implementing of learning experiences of students in the general education setting.
• Confer with teacher(s) to provide feedback on student learning.
• Interpret instructional plans within guidelines set by a certificated teacher.
• Instruct students in small groups and one-on-one settings with direct teacher oversight.
• Facilitate measures of student learning using District approved measures and assessments; record and maintain documentation of student learning.
• Inform and communicate with teachers regarding academic or disciplinary needs and supports.
• Support students in the development of positive interpersonal communication and relationships with peers and adults.
• Monitor and supervise students to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
• Implement social-emotional learning and an inclusive learning community climate and environment including a behavior management program as planned by the teacher and aligned with the District program.

Other Job Functions:

• Attend in-service and workshop training related to the area of assignment and apply training to instructional responsibilities.
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties including writing attendance reports documenting student assessment results and maintaining accurate files.
• Assist as requested in communication between students teachers and parents.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred: Prior job-related experience working with children in an academic setting.
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

General skillsin English usage spelling grammar and punctuation. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Generalknowledgein modern office methods practices procedures and equipment including computer hardware and software as required by specific assignments. The principles practices and techniques of instruction related to the area of assignment. Proper childcare techniques and the techniques and methods of student supervision and classroom management.

General abilitiesinclude working effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing. Deal in an empathetic manner with students within the area of assignment.Learn growth and development principles of students according to ones area of assignment. Learn basic first aid and safety requirements. Work in a team setting. Perform physical job tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Learner orientation in development of an equity lens.

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Complete two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtain an associates degree or higher; demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program. Meet state requirements for working with children.

Licenses Bonding and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel. Reports to appropriate Principal.