TITLE:             EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

 

QUALIFICATIONS:            

1. Required – Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.
2. Preferred – Earned an Associate Degree or higher, earned a minimum of 48 college credits or passed the ParaPro South Dakota test.
3. Some paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child-oriented setting; or any combination of training and experience that could provide the desired knowledge and abilities. 

REPORTS TO:         Supervising Teacher, Principal and/or Director of Special Services

 

 

Performance Responsibilities

1. Assist teachers with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional activities.
2. Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills.
3. Supervise students during recess, lunch and other activities as assigned.
4. Assist students with personal needs (i.e. toileting, brushing teeth) as assigned.
5. Maintain discipline of students.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
7. Regular attendance is required.

 Terms of Employment: 

 

Salary, benefits and terms to be established by the Board of Education.

 

Evaluation:    Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified staff.