26/27 School Year: Educational Assistant

Maury County Public Schools; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury County Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support instructional programs and supervise students in various school settings. The role includes observing student progress, assisting with lesson plans, and helping teachers with classroom activities.

The position involves monitoring students, maintaining confidentiality, and performing clerical tasks to ensure smooth classroom operations. Regular attendance and collaboration with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Provides support to the instructional program and assists in supervision of students.
• Observes and documents student progress and implements instructional plans.
• Assists teachers in setting up and conducting class activities and projects.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classroom or educational settings and monitors classes during teacher absences.
• Creates and sets up classroom displays and materials; prepares teaching aids.
• Provides tutoring or one-on-one help in reading, math, science, etc., using instructional programs.
• Monitors student behavior in common areas and assists with field trips.
• Performs clerical tasks and coordinates with staff to ensure smooth classroom operations.

Skills

Student supervision

Instructional support

Communication

Clerical tasks

Tools

Classroom technology

Job description

Job Overview

The job of the Educational Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of providing support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of students; observing and documenting student's progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students

Job Functions

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology; assists in administering tests; assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels;
• Creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities.
• Provides tutoring or one‑on‑one assistance to students in basic educational skills; assists students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, or other areas; utilizes instructional programs; assists with development of lesson plans.
• Monitors students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes groups of students upon arrival/departure; seats students in appropriate areas; assists in cleaning tables or spills; chaperons students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only.
• Monitors behavior and activities of students.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe. Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP‑Team meetings, or other meetings as required. Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Salary: $21406 - $23324 per year