Educational Assistant

The Wautoma Area School District is accepting applications for the role of Educational Assistant.

The primary role of this position is to provide assistance in the school operations and instructional programming. The Educational Assistant collaborates closely with district personnel to support the educational and developmental needs of our students. The assistant helps to maintain an environment conducive to learning and enrichment by assisting teachers, specialists, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities may include providing to certified staff and other school personnel through supervision, clerical, and small-group extra practice instruction. Staff in this position meet testing requirements of ESEA federal law and are considered highly qualified. The position requires a desire to work with children from varying backgrounds and serve with empathy, integrity, and sound judgment.

Educational assistants agree to serve the Wautoma Area School District for the number of days in the official school calendar and to perform duties as assigned by school and district administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to:

• Assist school personnel with classroom preparation, activities, and general clerical duties.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist in implementing responsive classroom management behavioral strategies and District code of conduct as appropriate to role and responsibilities.
• Assist teachers in implementing instructional activities and lesson plans.
• Support students with various needs, including but not limited to behavioral, emotional, health, and physical education.
• Provide assistance in the implementation of individualized lesson plans (IEPs).
• Provide assistance with self and hygiene care.
• Assist with supervision duties (classroom, recess, meals, arrival/dismissal, study halls, etc.) as scheduled or assigned.
• Communication with school personnel student progress and concerns, so certified staff can communicate to parents/guardians.
• Participate in inservice training and professional learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with school staff to assess student progress and address areas of concern.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and adhere to all communication policies and procedures.
• Attend all meetings called by administration unless excused in advance.
• Foster a positive and engaging environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and passion for learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, support staff, and other stakeholders to support student growth and achievement.
• Participate in professional development and stakeholder outreach expectations as outlined in WASD Employee Handbook and individual contract.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and integrity in the work environment.
• Adhere to all district policies and procedures as outlined in district policy and WASD Employee Handbook.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities as assigned by building or district administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to, handle, feel, talk, etc. The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, bend, kneel,

sit, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. De-escalation of a student may occur provided proper training

has been completed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor classroom and outside playground
• Fast paced environment with interruptions.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Blood borne pathogen level exposure is HIGH.