Educational Assistant

Educational Assistant (Full-Time)

Job Summary

The purpose of the Educational Assistant is to provide assistance to classroom teachers as they seek to provide classroom instruction tailored to the specific need of each student within the assigned classroom(s). The Educational Assistant will work in a multi-disciplinary setting to encourage development across numerous domains. Additionally, they will assist the teacher in working cooperatively with students, clients, families, therapists, and administrators to support the development of those in our care, in keeping with our mission.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Early Childhood or Elementary Education coursework, training, or experience (formal college education preferable)
• RBT Course (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Loves Children
• Communicates effectively, excellent interpersonal skills
• Builds strong relationships with students, parents, and families
• Collaborates with colleagues as a valuable member of the faculty team
• Demonstrates an energetic, positive attitude towards students and work
• Reliable, punctual, motivated to complete tasks with excellent results
• Works independently, self-motivated to take initiative
• Exemplary Christian role model who lets his or her “light shine” when interacting with the DSS Family and the community
• Must align with our Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Agreement.

Values

The core values of Divine Savior Ministries, which all employees of Divine Savior strive to embody are to:

• Walk with God
• Lead with a Servant’s Heart
• Thrive through Cooperation
• Practice a Growth Mindset
• Live Boldly and Confidently

Duties

As a practical definition, the the Paraeducator:

• Assists classroom teachers in the goal of providing students with an excellent Christian education
• Supports the implementation of the planned curriculum and lessons
• Follows classroom teacher’s directions and instructions in the completion of daily tasks
• Ensures that the classroom expectations are being followed consistently
• Follows all classroom and school procedures to ensure the safety of all students

Supports classroom students

• Observes student work and provides support as needed
• Redirects children’s behavior in order to increase attention and focus
• Supports children who are not comprehending lessons and guides them individually or in small groups

Builds strong relationships with students, parents, families, and colleagues

• Engages in appropriate and positive teacher-child interactions in the classroom
• Communicates regularly and effectively
• Contributes to team-building exercises with staff

Essential Work Requirements:

• Bending and stooping, climbing, kneeling, lifting/carrying patients 35 pounds or greater, reaching, repetitive movements, running, sitting, squatting, standing, walking, biological waste, blood and bodily fluid handling, latex, slippery surfaces, and keyboard entry

Reports to:

Special Education Teacher