EA1 – Pre K Classroom Assistant – Early Learning Hub – 24-25 SY

Early Learning Hub is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA1 – Pre K Classroom Assist)

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Under the direction of classroom or ELL teachers, provide bilingual assistance in the instruction and assessment of students in designated content areas.
• Assist the instructional team by providing tutoring to individual students or small groups of students.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings of bilingual project staff.
• When appropriate, participate in building staff consultations regarding students speaking the language for which a particular Educational Assistant position is hired to advise on cultural issues.
• Help promote effective communication and understanding between the school and students¿ homes.
• Participate in school functions as appropriate.
• Assist students with movement between classes or to other assigned areas of the school.
• Monitor the behavior of assigned students during tutoring, movement between classes or other areas of the school, and during assemblies or field trips; refer problems to the classroom teacher or other appropriate staff member.
• Assist teachers with recording keeping relating to classroom assignments or student evaluations, organizing educational materials and researching information to support the teacher in future teaching activities.
• Contribute to the District’s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

One of the following: 

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or 
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor’s degree, or 
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the linguistic and cultural differences which may affect ELL students and their parents who speak the language for which a particular Educational Assistant position is hired.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills in the English language and another language.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and students.
• Ability to assist with developing programs in cooperation with teachers and other educational assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience working with school-aged children in a structured setting (e.g., Teaching Assistant, tutoring, or related experience).

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 is a 10 month position working 37.50 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the (union) negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at https://www.spps.org/Page/33566. The minimum rate of pay for this position is $17.85 per hour.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment.  Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account.  Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.  A benefits summary is available at https://www.spps.org/Domain/13220.

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 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.

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

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