Education Assistant - Student Support SY 24/25 (B.O.Y) - Palo Verde (11865)

The job of Educational Assistant - Student Support is performed for the purpose/s of improving students' overall success in the educational setting. The primary focus will be social/emotional learning and positive behavioral development. A secondary focus will be on academic intervention. The Educationl Assistant will monitor students in a classroom setting, provide behavioral coaching and academic instruction to students, and assist staff with clerical tasks related to record keeping and data entry. Essential Functions: Independently monitors students within a variety of school environments (e.g. classrooms, rest rooms, hallways, cafeteria, labs, field trips, etc.) Establishes positive relationships with students needing additional behavioral supports through daily check-in and check-out systems Uses appropriate and positive discipline techniques, provided by Principal or designee, with children Administers various assessments Confers with administration, teachers, and/or parents, as may be required Implements intervention and instructional programs and lessons (e.g. social/emotional, reading, math, language, comprehension, writing, comuter, etc.) Instructs students (individual or small groups) in various content (e.g. reading, math, spelling, self-esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) Maintains a clean and organized environment; maintains classroom equipment, work area, student files/records (e.g. clean up after vaious class projects, entering data, adapting instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, etc.) Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, data entry, instructional materials, correcting papers, compiling lists, etc.) Communicates with parents, visitors, and children in a positive and effective manner, acknowledging all guests Documents all communication (phone calls, messages, written and electronic correspondence, verbal conversations, etc.) Assumes tasks assigned by the principal or designee Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) Participates in in-service workshops and site-based training Assists other personnel as may be required Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, ect.) Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Pre-employment proficiency test Criminal Justice/fingerprint clearance Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English Experience desired. This is a 10 month School Year position only.