Educational Assistant - Clark County JDC

Job Description

Job Description / Essential Elements
General Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the School Programs Director, the Educational Assistant provides instructional support to students in a classroom setting.

Assignment:
This position will work 35 hours per week, 220 days a year.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Essential Functions/Other FunctionsEssential Functions:

• Provide academic assistance to enrolled students.

• Supervise groups and work independently with students as directed by the teacher.

• Establish behavior management strategies to create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.

• Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.

• Communicate with students, parents, staff and community partners.

• Facilitate student skill building in the areas of personal and social development.

Other Functions:

• Maintain accurate data of student enrollment and SPED record management.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & SkillsMinimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma.

• Must meet one of the following educational requirements::

• Associate's Degree (note: if offered a position, official transcripts are required prior to start date) OR

• 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university (note: if offered a position, official transcripts are required prior to start date); OR

• Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; OR

• Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR

• 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.

• Experience with at-risk youth.

• Experience with computer-based instruction.

• Experience in mental health, juvenile justice or alternative education.

Working Conditions/Employment RequirementsWorking Conditions:

• Classroom setting.

• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.