Educational Assistant - Sped Pre-K Joseph Rogers Primary School

Hawkins County Board of Education

  • Rogersville, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Position is grant funded by the State Special Education Preschool Grant and will end at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.Reports To:School Administrator and Supervising TeacherQualifications:Minimum of a High School Diploma48 hours of college credit OR successful completion of ParaPro AssessmentPurpose Statement:To assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality educational experience for all studentsEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Educational Assistants duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations
  • Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
  • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
  • Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
  • Distribute tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
  • Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
  • Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
  • Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
  • Provide extra assistance to students with special needs
  • Assist in bud loading and unloading
  • Assist librarians in school libraries
  • Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
  • Collect money from students for school-related projects under the direction of the teacher
  • Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use
  • Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist student with hardware and software use
  • Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment
  • Type, file and duplicate materials
  • Use computers, audiovisuals aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Supervising teacher
Capacity and Ability Requirements:The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.Terms of Employment:Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Hawkins County Board of Education