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Education Assistant Houseparent

Aberdeen School District

Aberdeen, SD

Posted/Updated: 6 days ago

Job Description

Education Assistant – Houseparent

Employment term – 9 months, 6.75 hours per day

$14.75 per hour starting wage, increase based on applicable work experience

Includes employee benefits

For a complete job description and to apply for this position, please go to:

https://www.applitrack.com/aberdeen/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 

The job of Education Assistant - Houseparent is done for the purpose/s of assisting teachers and staff; communicating with students, teachers and parents concerning academics and assisting students on the ICU list; acting as a liaison and resource between school and community services; providing information and guidance to students and families on services available through the District; conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures.

This job reports to High School Principal

Essential Functions

  1. Assists school counselors with various activities (e.g. Advocacy Program, Career Planning, College Entrance Exams, etc.) for the purpose of expanding counseling services.
  2. Assists in the coordination of meetings/appointments for the purpose of ensuring the availability of all parties.
  3. Assists students, staff, teachers, parents and community members for the purpose of providing and/or conveying information and other services requested by parents or teachers.
  4. Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or making appropriate referrals.
  5. Identifies at risk students (e.g. coordinating tutoring services, assisting students with special needs) for the purpose of providing support and referrals to improve student progress and ensure the families ongoing involvement in the educational process.
  6. Maintains an organized and appealing physical learning environment for the purpose of promoting a stimulating educational experience conducive to learning.
  7. Maintains written and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
  8. Monitors hallways, exits, commons area, restrooms for the purpose of maintaining discipline and safety.
  9. Participates in various meetings as may be required (e.g. parent/teacher meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
  10. Performs various clerical and technological functions as needed (e.g. scheduling, copying, electronic mail, maintaining and coordinating use of laptop computers, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials for students, parents or staff and outside agencies.
  11. Prepares written materials (e.g. notes, memos, letters, newsletters, handouts, contact records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
  12. Responds to inquiries from callers and visitors for the purpose of providing information, emotional support, referrals and or direction.
  13. Substitutes in classrooms on a temporary basis and be available to cover classrooms for meetings, note taking for hearing impaired in the absence of  interpreter, emergencies, etc. for the purpose of enabling teachers to attend required meetings.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling  and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 60% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Requirements:

Experience:     Job related experience is desired.

Education:      High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates:    48 college units, or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college level skills by passing the Para proficiency test.

Clearances:     Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Bottom of FormFor a complete job description and to apply on our website, please go to:

https://www.applitrack.com/aberdeen/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1