Educational Assistant Special Education ~ Elementary Aspire

TITLE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required - Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.
• Preferred - Earned an Associate Degree or higher, earned a minimum of 48 college credits or passed the ParaPro South Dakota test.
• Some paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child-oriented setting; or any combination of training and experience that could provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher, Principal and/or Director of Special Services

Performance Responsibilities • Assist teachers with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional activities.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch and other activities as assigned.
• Assist students with personal needs (i.e. toileting, brushing teeth) as assigned.
• Maintain discipline of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, benefits and terms to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of classified staff.