Education Assistant - Grade Level Support - Palo Verde (11907)

The job of Education Assistant is done for the purpose of improving students'' success in the basic academics; monitoring students in a variety of settings; and relieving teachers of clerical tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Administers tests
• Confers with teachers and/or parents as may be required
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans, (e.g. reading, math, language, comprehension, writing, computer, etc.)
• Instructs students (individual or small groups), (e.g. reading, math, spelling, self esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.)
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area students files/records, (e.g. clean up after various class projects, entering grades, adapting instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, etc.)
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments, (e.g. classrooms, rest rooms, hallways, cafeteria, labs, field trips, etc.)
• Participates in in-service workshops and training
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions, (e.g. scheduling, copying, instructional materials, correcting papers, compiling lists, etc.)
• Picks up and/or delivers homework/assignments to students at home
• Responds to emergency situations, (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.)
• Assists other personnel as may be required

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pre-employment proficiency test
• Criminal Justice/fingerprint clearance
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English

This is a 10 month School Year position only.