EA1 – ECFE Hourly

SPPS is currently seeking to hire an Educational Assistant 1 Hourly for the ECFE program. 

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) mission is to strengthen families through education and support of all parents through providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.  ECFE provides education in child development and parent/child relationships, which sets the stage for children’s school success.

Qualifications

Required:
1. One of the following:
 * Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester or 90 quarter credits), OR
* An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR
* Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaEducator Assessment.
2. Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
3. Experience working with children in an educational setting.
4. Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
5. Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
6. Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
7. Lifting may be required for some positions.
8. Must be on time to the job every day.
9. Ability to work effectively in a team with a classroom teacher, support staff and other paraprofessional employees.
10. Some ability to perform basic signing with hearing impaired children may be required for certain positions.

Preferred –
1. Experience working with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
1. Assist in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
2. Assist in the day-to-day operation of the school program by preparing behavior modification charts, point charts, bonus coupons and homework sheets; monitoring student attendance, and collecting data or other related activities. Record student progress on appropriate documents and maintain official school district student records.
3. Assist the teacher in the preparation and housekeeping of the classroom by cleaning, arranging or storing materials, furniture, equipment and written documents and files.
4. Work directly with individual students and groups in daily activities and assignments, providing direction and assistance.
5. Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
6. Relate to students in a patient, supportive and warm manner; intervene with students in crisis in a calm and empathic manner.
7. Participate in school related activities outside the classroom such as home visits with the teacher, family night or field trips.
8. Work cooperatively with staff, other professionals and parents.
9. Participate in staffing and conferences related to students and to the program by reporting on data collected, providing feedback on data, and reporting pupil progress for the classroom and program (evening meetings when needed).
10. Assist the instructional team in providing individualized instruction by tutoring students who need extra help in completing assignments, providing enrichment activities for students, supervising study sessions, and organizing and implementing applications of the computer as a supplemental instructional tool.
11. Assist in the development and organization of program activities and services by reporting student observations, gathering information, and providing suggestions.
12. Attend team and school staff meetings.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the “Additional Attachments” link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments.  Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

This posting will be open until filled.

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule

This is a temporary position working a variety hours per week up to 30 hours a week.

Salary is in accordance with the EA negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at Labor Agreements – Saint Paul Public Schools (spps.org). The rate of pay for this position is $18.85 per hour. 

Other Information

Transcript – Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire.  You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date.  Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran’s Preference – If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran’s preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks – Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.