Special Education (SPED) Educational Assistant

Special Education (SPED) Educational Assistant - Vacancy ID: 274614
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Job Summary: The Special Education - Educational Assistant is the person responsible for providing support services to scholars and teachers, providing special education scholars with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. It is the expectation that this individual will work with the colleagues, parents, and scholars to create a school environment that is focused on scholar achievement, character, and success beyond high school. The Lincoln Academy is a school where scholars and families are supported while maintaining high expectations for all. The Special Education - Educational Assistant is expected to fully embrace the school’s methodology and uphold the high expectations of The Lincoln Academy. The Special Education - Educational Assistant will support an equitable environment with rigorous instruction, joyous interactions, and strong community partnerships. Though it is impossible to list all roles the Special Education - Educational Assistant will fill, specific job responsibilities include:
Essential Functions:
- Reinforce lessons by reviewing material with scholars one-on-one or in small groups
- Support teachers in establishing strong classroom culture, by following consistent routines and procedures
- Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as taking attendance, correcting scholar work, and entering grades into Skyward
- Get equipment or materials ready to help teachers prepare for lessons
- Supervise scholars outside of the classroom, such as between classes, during lunch and recess, during specials, and on field trips
- Be able to substitute in a classroom setting when required
- Participate in all school trainings to support learning teacher content and expectations
- Work with or under the guidance of a licensed teacher
- Supervise personalized learning activities during intervention and enrichment class
- Provide feedback to teachers for monitoring scholar progress
- In primary grade learning centers, work with a lead teacher to provide individualized attention to young children
- Supervise scholars working in personalized learning and provide assistance as needed
- Utilize technology to support scholar success
- Provide RTI interventions as necessary
- Supervision duties as specified
- Other duties as requested
Skills/Attributes:
- Alignment with The Lincoln Academy’s vision and values
- Strong people skills and leadership ability to develop a team environment
- Belief in maintaining the bar for educational equity for learners at every ability level
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with high expectations
- Demonstrated professionalism and integrity
- Strong critical thinking skills and strategic problem solving skills
- An ability and passion to work with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
- A joyous attitude and drive for personal excellence
- Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently
- Interpersonal skills that encompass strong relationship building and communication
- Ability to use technology and data to drive toward exceptional outcomes for scholars
- Demonstrated strong work ethic
- Adaptability in working with various age groups ranging from Kindergarten to high school
- Commitment to professional growth and personal development
Education
Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university is required
Experience
Experience teaching in an urban setting preferred
Certifications
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
Mandatory Reporting of Threats of School Violence (Act 143)
Grooming and Personal boundaries Training for School Staff - Act 89
Bloodborne Pathogens
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The majority of this job involves walking, sitting or standing necessary to observe classroom and school activities, mostly indoors. The ability to physically perform the duties and work in the school setting is required. Some conditions include:
- Must be able to stand up to 2 hours instructing staff or instructing a classroom of learners
- Must be able to sit and look at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing for up to 2 hours at a time
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs on a frequent basis
Job Type:
Full-Time
The Lincoln Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications