Educational Assistant - Long-Term Substitute

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JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SUPERVISION

JOB SUMMARY: The Educational Assistant is responsible for supervising students on the playground, at lunch, before and after school, and at other times according to school policies and procedures. You protect the safety of all students and provide for positive student experiences during large group activities, as well as ensuring that students are where they are supposed to be. In addition, clerical tasks and assisting students academically may occur, depending on the assignment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The Educational Assistant must possess a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent. First Aid and Hands-on CPR Certification must be maintained without interruption during term of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide coverage for all recesses on the playground, expecting appropriate behavior from all students, and expecting all students to follow all school rules.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of rules and procedures and suggest changes to the principal as necessary.
• Provide for the safety of all students, and continually assess all equipment, reporting any problems to the Plant Supervisor.
• Provide duty coverage if applicable for lunchtimes, before and after school bus loading, and study or detention rooms.
• Provide duty coverage for before and after school bus loading when scheduled.
• Provide duty coverage for study or detention rooms when scheduled.
• Provide clerical support by running copies, covering the office, or assisting students in classrooms or other learning environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is sometimes performed in an outdoor setting in various weather conditions; also, in office settings or classrooms.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of basic subject areas such as spelling, writing, reading, and arithmetic.
• Skills to effectively communicate orally and written.
• Ability to learn the operations of general office machines.
• Ability to maintain accurate files and records.
• Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion.
• Ability to organize tasks and set priorities within established parameters.
• Ability to communicate with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Ability to organize activities. PO Box 2050 Office 360-829-0600 Buckley, WA 98321 TDD Relay Service - 1.800.833.6388

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• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to monitor student behavior and enforce playground rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students & parents.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to building principal or designee. Daily interactions with district staff and students.

UNION AFFILIATION: Public School Employees (PSE)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

This job description, revised 11/2024, is intended to describe the essential functions of the position, the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility; however, it should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other related duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relieve, equalize work periods, or otherwise balance the workload within the location/district. Changes to the position description may be made at the employer's discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employment with White River School District is on a conditional basis pending: an approved criminal background clearance through OSPI, which includes checks through the Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation; and completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification form (USCIS Form I-9) presenting proof of identity and employment authorization status. ___ The White River School District complies with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, Sunday Ferris, sferris@whiteriver.wednet.edu, (360) 829-3823, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Molly Lutz, mlutz@whiteriver.wednet.edu, (360) 829-3959; and Civil Right Compliance Coordinator , Sunday Ferris, sferris@whiteriver.wednet.edu, (360) 829-3823. White River School District, P.O. Box 2050, Buckley, WA 98321.

I have read and understand, and have received a copy of this job description. My signature acknowledges that I can perform this position's essential and other functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

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