Elementary Special Education Assistant at Ashland City STEAM Academy

Cheatham County; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Educational Assistants to support children in their learning journey. The ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate strong reading and writing skills. Responsibilities include fostering a safe and supportive environment, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating effectively with both children and adults. This role demands physical activity and interaction throughout the school day, ensuring the safety and well-being of students. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Reading and writing skills are essential for assisting children.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with adults and children in educational settings.
• Model appropriate behavior and support children's self-esteem.

Skills

Cooperation with adults and children

Reading and writing skills

Confidentiality protection

Modeling appropriate grammar

Punctuality and regular attendance

Experience with groups of children

Light clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

CREDENTIALS: Educational Assistants shall have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must work cooperatively with adults and children. Must follow directions. Must read and write sufficiently for assisting children. Must protect confidentiality rights of parents and children. Must model appropriate grammar usage. Must support safety and good self-esteem in children. Must be punctual and regular in attendance. Experience with groups of children may be helpful but not required. Light clerical skills may be helpful but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to see, hear, and move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs of children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be physically active and interactive throughout the school day (i.e., be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, do light lifting, push, pull, step, and have good finger dexterity, etc.). Must have emotional coping skills appropriate for the management of student behavior. Must tolerate environmental smells and substances commonly associated with children and educational institutions. Depending upon assignment, some EAs, such as those assisting in the school office and those assisting with comprehensive development programs, may be exposed to bodily fluids and therefore need to use universal precautions.