The Educational Assistant I assists in the delivery of instructional programs by supervising student group activities and providing general support for classroom instruction.
Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal
Indirectly Reports to: Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary
Nature of Work: The Educational Assistant I performs work of a variable nature in accordance with procedures and guidelines and under the specific direction of a teacher. The nature of the work follows established classroom procedures, school procedures, and district, state, and federal regulations.
Supervision Received: Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom.
Supervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibility.
Interface: Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel. At times interfaces with parents/ families of students.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Supervises various student gathering points, including playgrounds, cafeteria, bus stops, and hallways.
2. Assists in classroom set-up and maintenance of materials and supplies.
3. Corrects student work.
4. Distributes instructional materials.
5. Oversees group activity in the classroom, including supervision of the whole class for short periods of time.
6. Assists students who require additional attention and support under the direct guidance of the teacher.
7. Assists with other classroom duties as directed by the teacher.
8. Performs various clerical duties, including word processing, phone coverage, preparing instructional materials, maintaining files and records, and interfacing with the public.
9. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to a supervisor.
10. Complies with standards and responsibilities outlined in the District 6 employee handbook and all other District 6 policies and procedures.
The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.