Must be Highly Qualified (Highly Qualified is defined as having 48 college credit hours from an accredited college or university, having successfully passed the Work Keys Test or Praxis Test for Paraprofessionals, OR having an associate degree or higher)ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSABILITES: The primary function of the education assistant is to assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide a high-quality instructional program that continuously improves student achievement.