26 Educational Assistant Instructional Grant Funded

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge skills and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community parents staff and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity celebrate diversity and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe positive and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage traditions and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.


Job Title: Educational Assistant - Instructional - Grant Funded
Work Year: 153 days ï½ 6 hours per day
Department: Learning Services
Reports To: Building Principal
Salary Range: Educational Assistant Salary Schedule
Benefits: Fringe benefits based on Schedule B
Status: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

*This is a grant-funded position there is no guarantee of continued employment*

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: The purpose of the Educational Assistant - Instructional is to assist teachers in a classroom setting by supervising and assisting students in an individual and/or small group setting preparing educational materials and setup and maintenance of classroom and supplies and work as a team member to help students as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Highly Qualified status under ESSA
  • Pass Work Keys or Praxis test or
  • 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework or
  • Associates Degree
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED:

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Experience with the Districts Gateway Circulation System
• Experience working with the Reading Renaissance (AR) program
• Spanish speaking skills

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Competence in the areas of mathematics reading writing and speaking
• Ability to learn and apply behavioral management techniques with consistency and good judgement
• Ability to prioritize plan organize and execute work using independent judgment
• Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a computer for word processing
• Excellent work attitude with willingness to take responsibility for project completion and implementing initiative in reaching organizational goals
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with all staff students and parents
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; Ability to answer routine questions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Districts/departments goals. Actual duties responsibilities frequency and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Assist teacher in classroom and other resource spaces located throughout the school by supervising and assisting students individually and in small groups with classroom literacy math activities etc. to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Assist in such large group activities as drill work reading aloud and story telling
• Support students with classroom technology including computer resources and audio visual equipment as directed by licensed teacher
• Follow prescribed daily individual and small learning group instruction plans as outlined by school team members (principal classroom teacher Student Services Coordinator and Special Education Teachers)
• Read to students listens to students read and participates in other forms of oral communications with students
• Provide for safety of individual students as well as providing safety for students in the group
• Assist staff with record keeping copying filing grading assignments and taking attendance
• Supervise large groups of children at recess and lunch ensuring safety and security at all times
• Assist the teacher in preparing educational materials (copying typing laminating etc.)
• Assist the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom materials and supplies
• Participate effectively at regular team meetings with teacher and other support staff demonstrating appropriate social skills problem solving and conflict resolution strategies
• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students staff and parents and resolve conflict in a professional manner
• Guide independent study enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
• Administer score and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for the individual student
• Check notebooks correct papers and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
• Attend in-services workshops and training programs as requested by supervisor

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and classroom teacher

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

In a 6-hour workday this job requires:
R ï½ Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O ï½ Occasionally (.5 ï½ 2 hrs per day)
F ï½ Frequently (2 ï½ 4 hrs per day) C ï½ Continually (4 ï½ 6 hrs per day)
NA ï½ Not Applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in a typical office environment.

Instructions for Applying:
All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor) and any other materials requested on the application.

Please note: If hireda new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status national origin religion ancestry age disability need for special education services genetic information pregnancy or childbirth status or other status protected by law in admission access to treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services Andrew Burns Title IXCoordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 . Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officernamed herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at ; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students parents employees and members of the public. (Policy AC AC-R-1AC-R-2 AC-E-1AC-E-2 AC-E-3).

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