Ed Assistant - Standard

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Educational Assistant Standard

Purpose Statement

The job of Educational Assistant Standard is done for the purpose/s of working with individual and/or small

groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of

students in a regular classroom; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff. .

Other Functions

Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose

of supporting teachers in the instructional process.

Assists the teacher with age appropriate activities by working with individual or small groups of students

(e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition assessments, motor perception, checking

homework, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and by caring for

student's needs.

Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. Reading Enrichment

Program, writing, math, reading stories, listening to students reading, motor perception programs, colors,

numbers, etc. as assigned, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their

academic goals and potential.

Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the

purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

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 students 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 record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. MIPS forms, copying, correcting papers, taking

attendance, phone calls, 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.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple 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

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speak clearly; and solve practical problems. 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 use job-related equipment. Flexibility is

required to 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 diversity of individuals

and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize 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 limited. 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. 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, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and

significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is

performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: .

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

60 College Semester Hours

OR Passing Score on Para Professional Test

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 6

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