This position works under the direct supervision of the Special Education Director and Behavior Classroom-Special Education Teacher. The Educational Assistant (EA) provides support and supervision of students. The EA must have strong organizaitonal skills. This position requires student behavior management and excellent communication with students, staff, and parents. Helping students develop reading/writing/and mathematic skills and other academic areas, in individual and small group settings, may also be reqauired. The position involves the assignement of other duties as required in order to provide an educaiton program for students, including supervision during transportation. This EA position requries significant contact with students who have severe social behavior, as well as, academically challenged students. Strong personal, academic and motivaitonal skills are essential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and is expected to have the ability to help school staff establish and maintain a positive climate of learning. This position requires excellent superivsion and student behavior management skills. Experience working with special needs students and small groups is desired.
High school diploma or equivalent general education diploma
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Spell correctly and proper usage of the English language.
Prior experience in working with school-age children preferred.
Must pass background check.
Must take and pass District-provided Proficiency Test (reading, writing, and arithmetic).
Hours Scheduled: 7.50 hours per day
Approximate Start Date: 8/31/2026
Rate of Pay (2025-2026 Salary Schedule):
Step 1 - $16.52 - Step 7 - $19.70
