Summary

Academic Support | Achieve Language Academy | Post Date: 9/9/2024 | Available: ASAP

Description

Job Title: Education Assistant

Supervisor: Academic Director

Job Summary: Assist students in the general classroom.

Days/ Year: Student contact days / 5 to 7 hours a day
Level: Education Assistant – Level I to Level III (to be determined based on education and experience)

Position Purpose: To provide assistance with specific learner population or a more focused role with individual learners; provide support in classrooms under the direction of licensed staff.

Major Job Functions:

  • Assist licensed teacher (to be assigned) with day-to-day reading and math instruction of students, both individually and in small groups.
  • Assist with testing and record scores for assigned learners.
  • Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and direction, feedback and consequences for behavior.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Supervise lunchroom and/or playground activities.

Qualifications:

  • 60 credits or completion of ParaPro Assessment.
  • Experience working with elementary aged children in a structured setting
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse and “at-risk” students individually and in small work groups.
  • Spanish speaker preferred.