Summary

Support Staff | Education Assistant | District Wide

Description

Position Title:  Educational Assistant for Enrichment and Extracurricular Support

Department/Building:  Vary

Reports to: Community Education

Position Duty Days: As needed basis, hours vary

 

This position will support students with identified disabilities who are participating in enrichment
or extracurricular, out-of-school time activities. 

  • Carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student’s individual education plan.

  • Assist student(s) in individual and group settings.

  • Provide specialized instruction/interventions/accommodations as outlined in the IFSP/IEP.

  • Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child. 

  • Assist the individual student in self-help and independent living skills.

  • Supervise student(s) as needed and during break times to ensure student safety.

  • Participate physically with the students in activities being taught. 

  • Maintain confidentiality 

  • Work cooperatively with instructor or coach and follow class or activity structure.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Meet highly-qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two-year associate degree, 60 college credits, para-pro or para e-link certification)

  • Experience working with students with physical, cognitive, and/or mild behavioral needs

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.

  • Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs. 

  • Ability to assist students in individual or group settings.

  • Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
     

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