TITLE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required – Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.
- Preferred – Earned an Associate Degree or higher, earned a minimum of 48 college credits or passed the ParaPro South Dakota test.
- 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
- Assist teachers with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional activities.
- Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills.
- Supervise students during recess, lunch and other activities as assigned.
- Assist students with personal needs (i.e. toileting, brushing teeth) as assigned.
- Maintain discipline of students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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.