Educational Assistant IB - Spanish Speaking

Position:
Educational Assistant IB - Wynne Watts School
- Behavioral Health Department:
Instructional Services Program:
Long Term Care and Treatment (LTCT)

Reports to:

Hospital Schools Program Administrator Classification/Range:
Classified Range 10

Schedule:

185 days per year, 7 hours per day, M-F Interview Timeline: TBD POSITION

PURPOSE:

Provides educational and classroom assistance under the guidance of teachers, principals and other supervisors, and assists in carrying out instructional activities, promoting student safety and well-being, and reinforcing classroom programs.

The primary distinguishing characteristic of the Educational Assistant IB classifications is the EA IB’s ability to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting the supervision and instruction of special needs students, observing and documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and assisting students with special health needs. Duties are performed under risk of infection and injury and require work with students having intense learning and behavioral needs.

• Confers with teachers, supervisor and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, student specific delegated healthcare, and special projects for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Performs MESD program related instructional, behavioral and other activities such as helping students with individualized educational plans (IEP, behavior, safety, etc.) and other related activities.
• Undertake delegated instructional tasks for individuals and small groups; assists with classroom assignments; and monitoring student activities in the classroom and other locations.
• May participate in parent-teacher conferences and/or assist teachers in reviewing student progress and programs.
• Performs instructional support tasks such as preparing worksheets, organizing materials, creating and posting bulletin boards, data collection and monitoring progress.
• Assists students with physical education and other recreational activities.
• Participates in the implementation of student behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning. Assists in transportation supervision, as needed or requested.
• Successfully complete necessary training (e.g. Safey Care, Mandatory Site trainings etc.), maintain required certifications, and demonstrate ability to implement program-adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies to include the use of de-escalating procedures, physical interventions to avoid injuries and other safety protocols.

Equity :
Lead and support regional equity initiatives

Vision :
Lead with vision and follow-through.

Trust :
Develop trust among coworkers through honesty and fairness.

Communication :
Communicate in an inclusive and collaborative manner.

Personal Qualities :
Be respectful, caring and courageous.

Agency-wide perspective :
Be involved in, and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD.

• Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students, peers and programming outcomes.

• Ability to follow directions, follow through on classroom plans, and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, other educational assistants, other MESD and local school district personnel, and other agency partners.
• Ability to listen, make sound decisions on a day-to-day basis as well as during emergency or crisis situations, and effectively work with students in high stress environments.
• Good basic problem-solving with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform data collection and recording tasks.

• High school diploma and/or G.E.D
• Experience working with at-risk youth, students with behavioral health needs, students with disabilities or in alternative education learning environments
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job

This position is based at a Long Term Care and Treatment center and works with youth with behavioral health needs.

Work is performed in special education or alternative education environments. Work may involve implementing crisis prevention/intervention protocols, deescalation protocols and may involve a risk of injury, exposure to contagious diseases, abusive students, and other adverse conditions.

• District pays full medical, dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents

Two medical insurance plan options:

• Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Opt-Out option
• MESD pays employee’s 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development