Interim Educational Assistant

Maury County Public Schools; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury County Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support the instructional program within assigned settings. The role includes supervising and assisting students, observing progress, and helping implement instructional plans.

The position involves assisting teachers, preparing materials, monitoring student behavior, and helping with testing and classroom activities while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Candidates may assist in supervising students and implementing plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classrooms and during temporary teacher absences.
• Creates instructional materials and supports testing and grading.
• Monitors student behavior and safety in common areas and during activities.
• Assists with setup, organization, and cleanup of classroom activities.
• Keeps records and maintains confidentiality of student progress.

Job description

INTERIM DATES: 10.12.26-11.30.26

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.