Summary

Summer School | Non-licensed | Columbia Heights High School | Closing: Until Filled

Description

Summer ESY Education Assistants 
Posting # 4148
 

Location: Columbia Heights High School
Dates: June 17, 2024-June 20, 2024 (no programming June 19th)
           June 24, 2024-June 27, 2024
           July 8, 2024 – July 11, 2024
Schedule: Monday – Thursday; 8:00am – 12:00pm 
Hourly Rate: Individual’s hourly rate based on collecting bargaining agreement.
 
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External posting dates: 4/24/24 – until filled

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Sarah Godfrey, Director of Special Education, 763-528-4540, godfreys@colheights.k12.mn.us.

Internal applicants should apply online at www.colheights.k12.mn.us

Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.

General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate human support work assisting students with daily assignments and responsibilities of individual education plans; helping students with social and academic skills; assisting teachers in the classroom; interacting with children, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal and Teacher.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must have proof of successfully passing the para-professional test.
  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
  • Experience working in a multi cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
  • Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.

    • Essential Functions

    • Assists students with academics; modifies their work to meet their needs for learning and adaptability.
    • Re-words and re-writes directions for assignments so students understand assignments.
    • Assists students with personal needs, organizational skills and responsibilities.
    • Escorts students to and from class, buses, lunch and special assignment areas.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to deal effectively with students, parents and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, parents, students and associates.

    Education and Experience
    High school diploma or GED with coursework in child development, human development, learning, behavioral management, or related field and minimal experience assisting students or learners to interpret and complete assigned responsibilities, acting as a job coach or mentor, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Associates/Technical degree preferred.

    Physical Requirements
    This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).