Extended Learning 1:1 Educational Assistant

Position Summary:

One on One Educational Assistant for a student during the Extended Learning Program.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)

Minimum of one year of experience working in youth development or after school programs

Recent experience working as a Special Education 1:1 assistant is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

No Requirement

Core Competencies

• Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage in positive behavior management.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to adapt well and respond positively and resiliently to change in environment and/or job tasks and assignments
• Ability to work well with others and/or with little or no direct supervision
• Takes initiative, thinks critically, and uses deductive reasoning to address problems and issues.

Essential Functions:

• Create a learning environment where students feel valued and eager to attend.
• Provide differentiated instruction, with mixed-grade classrooms, using existing curriculum materials or developing your own initiatives.
• Attend all trainings and meetings as required.
• Provide high-quality program facilitation.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Lead and/or Director of Extended Learning.

Safety:

Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

Employee is responsible for knowing the school's fire, tornado and lockdown procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the administration's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This job description is subject to change at any time due to funding and/or enrollment.