Elementary Educational Assistant — 6.5 Hrs/Day

BELLE VALLEY ELEM; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Millcreek Township School District - Belle Valley Elementary in Erie, Pennsylvania invites applications for an Educational Assistant - Elementary. This 6.5-hour-per-day position spans 181 days per school year and reports to the Building Principal.

Responsibilities include assisting the teacher, guiding small groups, supporting student assignments, and performing clerical duties. Minimum qualifications: 48 college credits or an Associate degree or Title I Para test; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-secondary (48 credits), Associate Degree, or passing score on the Title I Paraprofessional Assessment test administered through I.U.5.
• Computer and office skills preferred.
• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to work with elementary age students in a supportive and guiding capacity.
• Knowledge of elementary school office, attendance, and library preferred.
• Willingness to learn new software or equipment as needed.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with non-instructional duties and in guiding and supervising students.
• Work with individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Support students completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Assist teacher with routine detailed or clerical duties.
• Prepare reports and documentation as required.
• Observe and manage behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, and bus loading according to approved procedures.
• Follow established procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitor student behavior in support of the school’s plan.
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Provide support in the school office with various duties.
• Support school operations by assisting with front door security, phones, mailings, filing, attendance, document preparation, library and/or computer data entry.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of school activities.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

Skills

Computers

Office skills

Communication

Student support

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits

Title I Paraprofessional test

Job description

Millcreek Township School District - Belle Valley Elementary in Erie, Pennsylvania invites applications for an Educational Assistant - Elementary. This 6.5-hour-per-day position spans 181 days per school year and reports to the Building Principal.

Responsibilities include assisting the teacher, guiding small groups, supporting student assignments, and performing clerical duties. Minimum qualifications: 48 college credits or an Associate degree or Title I Para test; strong communication and