Rochester-Educational Assistant-Special Education

Sylvania; Rochester (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Rochester School District is seeking aides to support certificated teachers by preparing individualized or small group instruction. The role includes assisting with reading and math remedial work, supervising students in corridors and lunch spaces, and handling light clerical duties.

Applicants should be able to lift 50 pounds and be willing to perform student care tasks. A team environment, professional communication, and fingerprint clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires 72 college quarter credits and/or AA.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Ability to assist students in gaining social, academic and self-help skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing; ability to operate computers.
• Requires successful Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individualized or small group classroom instruction under supervision.
• Assist with remedial instruction in reading and math.
• Supervise students in hallways and lunch room.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Assist with instruction as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.
• Work safely and follow district policies and procedures.
• Provide social/emotional and behavioral support for students.
• Teach basic life skills and social skills to students.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to perform all student care duties, including personal care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Fingerprint clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

72 college quarter credits / AA

Tools

ETS test

Job description

Hours are 6.25 hours per day, Monday through Thursday and 5.00 hours on Friday.

The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

There are up to three (3) positions available

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of certificated teacher(s), prepare individualized or small group classroom instruction.
• Assist classroom teacher with remedial instruction in reading and math for students.
• Supervise students in the hallways and in the lunch room.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Assist with instruction as needed.
• Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars.
• Conduct all work in a safe manner and comply with rules & regulations as specified by district policies and procedures.
• Provide social/emotional and behavioral support for students.
• Teach students basic life skills and social skills information.
• Physically be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to do all student care jobs including; student hygiene, lifting and personal care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Seventy-two (72) college quarter credits and/or AA required and/or completion of ETS test.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and to follow through efficiently and independently on assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to assist students in gaining social, academic and self-help skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing. Knowledge and ability to operate computers.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive sick leave, personal leave and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochester School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Justin Black [phone], [e-mail]; Title IX Coordinator: Kelsey Lincoln [phone], [e-mail]; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley [phone], [e-mail]. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.