Educational Aide

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Academic Req:Required GED or High school diploma as required by state regulations; Preferred Some college course work in teaching Science Social Studies Math Reading Writing and English as a Second Language at all levels of education and/or social work

Certifications:First aid CPR Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience:Required Three (3) years of experience in a classroom community service and/or an education setting

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Arrive on time and be inside the classroom no later than 15 minutes before students arrive.
2. Assist the teacher in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
3. Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.
4. Interact with children in ways appropriate to child growth and development.
5. Help assess and evaluate each students progress daily and quarterly.
6. Assist the teacher with preparation instruction and clean-up of materials and activities daily.
7. Serve as substitute teacher as needed.
8. Perform extensive data entry of student information to include assessment results and grades.
9. Preparation and execution of effective lesson plans.
a variety of assessments to assist in identifying progress.
and recording scores and other relevant data.
classroom presentation to promote both an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.
ESL Facilitators in the instruction of basic subjects.
the ESL Facilitators in in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
all relevant concerns about students to the Lead ESL Facilitator.
16. Accuracy in record keeping and data entry.

Other Responsibilities:
1. Be supportive of Compass Connections Educational Services Department on campus and in the community as well as being loyal and complimentary of administration staff and fellow colleagues.
2. Interact with children in ways appropriate to promote healthy child growth and development.
3. Help assess and evaluate each students progress daily weekly and monthly.
4. Assist the ESL Facilitator with preparation instruction and clean-up in the classroom.
5. Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
6. Attend all planned Educational Services functions: e.g. open houses in services and teacher workdays required for other teaching staff.
7. Answer and make telephone calls file send faxes make copies and other clerical duties as needed.
8. Serve as tutor to students between the ages 5 to 17 years of age working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels. Answer questions about classroom assignments and provide individual instruction and guidance.
9. Carry out supervisory teacher duties in a prompt and reasonable manner when necessary as agreed on with the teacher.
10. Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
11. Other job duties as assigned.
12. Foster Care Programs - Support encourage and recruit foster parents.

Requirements:
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
3. Possess a valid drivers license and have a good driving record.
4. Working knowledge of business English spelling punctuation and arithmetic.
5. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
6. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
7. Demonstrate the ability to:
(a.) Respond sensitively and competently to the service populations cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
(b.) Work collaboratively with other staff members service providers and professionals.
(c.) Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
(d.) Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
(e.) Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
(f.) Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connectionsis committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g. the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race religion national origin color sexor any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal state and/or local laws such as age citizenship status veteran or military status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring promotion demotion compensation training working conditions transfer job assignments benefits layoff and termination.

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