Educational Assistant

Job Title:

Educational Assistant

FLSA Status:

NonExempt

Reports To:

Principal

Date:

July 2023

Purpose of Job:

Perform instructional activities under the direct guidance of the teacher. 

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:  The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:  

• Required to work under direct guidance of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned to another supervisor
• Assist individual pupils and small groups in developing academic skills 
• Perform such clerical duties as preparing instructional materials, making reports, checking papers, and recording grades (clerical duties are not, however, limited to this list)
• Ensure that the use of the district’s resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible
• Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher
• Administer all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher
• Assist in preparing the classroom and organizing all instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher
• Monitor the classroom when the teacher must attend staff meetings, provide consultation, etc.
• Monitor student behavior in halls and be able to quickly intervene if necessary
• Attend all in-service and faculty meetings when directed to do so by the principal or Director of Schools 
• Must not discuss confidential school business, or student records in or out of school or with peers
• Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator
• Lunchroom, recess/playground and after school duty

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information
• Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students
• Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public
• Appropriate Attendance Record
• Dress neatly and appropriately, according to system staff dress code
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
• Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
• Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Employees are expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma.  Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• “Highly Qualified” (i.e. successful completion of Paraprofessional screener, or 48 hours of college credit, Associates, or Bachelor’s Degree)
• Sufficient experience so that with appropriate training, services may be provided in the specific role for which employed
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Abilities/Physical Requirements

Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active light work in a classroom setting.  Must be able to stand and walk prolonged periods of time, as needed, to monitor students in cafeteria, halls, and classrooms.

The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.