Reports To: School Administrator and Supervising Teacher Qualifications: Minimum of a High School Diploma 48 hours of college credit OR successful completion of ParaPro Assessment Purpose Statement: To assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality educational experience for all students Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Educational Assistants duties may include, but are not limited to the following: • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations • Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers • Supervise students in classrooms, halls cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips • Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students • Distribute tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students • Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage • Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress • Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs • Assist in bud loading and unloading • Assist librarians in school libraries • Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required • Collect money from students for school-related projects under the direction of the teacher • Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use • Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist student with hardware and software use • Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment • Type, file and duplicate materials • Use computers, audiovisuals aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations • Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Supervising teacher Capacity and Ability Requirements: The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity. Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.