Vocational EA 6-12

Position Summary
This position provides a variety of tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher in a school setting. The position facilitates the smooth operation of the vocational education setting including woodshop welding machine/metals and agriculture classrooms by attending to details which assist the teacher and student(s). This position works 7 hours per day Monday-Friday 180 days per year.

Essential Functions

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under direction of a licensed teacher provides supplemental practice for various learning experiences including drills and activities using effective strategies to reinforce and or modify skills specific to the Vocational Education Setting (woodshop welding machine/metals agriculture).
• Collect sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials.
• Completes required District logs forms and paperwork as required.
• Provides direct assistance to students behavioral academic and/or personal needs.
• Maintains student discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists students with behavior management including de-escalation conflict resolution and adherence to school behavioral expectations.
• Assists students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Assesses and records student academic and behavior measures.
• Provides ongoing training and proactive assistance to students in relation to meeting academic and behavioral expectations.
• Provides proactive supervision of students in a variety of settings.
• Performs setting up and taking down of materials supplies and equipment to support the behavioral and academic success of students.
• Evaluates student injuries and performs first aid when necessary.
• Assists in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as directed.
• May assist with attendance attendance monitoring and attendance reporting.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Associates degree or higher (attach diploma); OR
• Completion of two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND
• Minimum of at least one-year related experience and/or training.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment or para-professional certificate program.

Certificates Licenses Registration & Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and hold a First Aid/CPR card and pass SafeSchools training modules as assigned
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Related experience in educational setting

Knowledge Skills & Abilities(May be acquired through education training and/or experience.)

Knowledge of:District policies and procedures; vocational classroom procedures; letter writing correct language usage; telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; modern office equipment; safety and first aid practices and procedures effective supervision and behavior management methods.

Skills to:Apply student de-escalation strategies in a variety of unique situations and environments; transition smoothly from one task to another within a school day; assist with management and supervision of students and their work in the vocational classroom setting.

Ability to:Understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; greet stakeholders; maintain appropriate office appearance and attire; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality as set forth in Board policy provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies procedures and other pertinent information; operate maintain and arrange for repair various office/school equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students staff parents and community members and resolves conflict in a professional manner; maintain records; utilize keyboarding skills commensurate with the required functions for this position; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity.

Work Direction Lead & Supervisory Responsibilities:

No assigned permanent staff to supervise. May train and provide work directions as directed by supervisor to appropriate staff and volunteers.

Physical Effort:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk stand sit use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally maneuver up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions:

Vocational classroom environment. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids bloodborne pathogens sick and/or contagious students. The employee may be exposed to toxic chemicals (for disinfecting) and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to wood dust noisy machinery and fumes associated with a vocational environment.

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

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