Ed Assistant - Special Ed - Preschool

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Educational Assistant - Spec Ed Preschool

Purpose Statement

The job of Educational Assistant - Spec Ed Preschool is done for the purpose/s of providing assistance to

preschool students that receive academic and social emotional services in a self-contained preschool; and

providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Other Functions

Administers first aid and medical assistance, including but not limited to toileting and diapering and misc.

medical procedures after specialized training's involving tube feeding, gastrostomy tubes, colostomy

bags, trachs and oxygen for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or

injured children.

Assists children, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, motor

perception programs, colors, numbers, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning

concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.

Confers with teachers, health professionals, and/or other community agency personnel as directed for

the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of preschool students progress and/or implementing students

behavioral objectives.

Demonstrates appropriate behavior for the purpose of creating a comfortable, supportive environment

and reinforcing students objectives.

Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials,

daily tracking of students progress, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe learning environment,

availability of items, and/or providing reliable information.

Monitors individual and/or groups of preschool children in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom,

playground, lunch, rest periods, restrooms, etc. as assigned, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and

positive learning environment.

Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active play activities appropriate to age group (as assigned) for the

purpose of actively participating in learning activities with children.

Performs non violent crisis intervention techniques and restraints for the purpose of de-escalating crisis

situations to provide the best care, welfare, safety and security for all.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, taking attendance, medical forms, etc.) for

the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

Promotes good social habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and

encouraging student development.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Serves breakfast, lunch and/or snacks for the purpose of meeting children nutritional needs.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: operating standard office and instructional equipment including using pertinent software applications;

preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOW LEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and

speak clearly; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and

punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities ; and safety practices and

procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using

equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data

utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to

work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-

related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data

may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups;

maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or

advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often

required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands

significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking,

and 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: .

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

60 College Semester Hours

OR Passing Score on the Para Professional Test

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination

Tuberculosis Clearance

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required

Valid form I-9

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 18

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