Pre-k Educational Assistant- Blanche School

Contact: Garth Garris, school principal: [email protected]

THIS POSITION BEGINS DEC. 2, 2026.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Requires: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, passing of a competency exam to be given in district, cleared fingerprint background check to be scheduled by district

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Physical presence is an essential function of this job.

Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, provide writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, computer learning programs, etc.) in order to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.

Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents/guardians in order to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing academic objectives.

Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel (e.g. performs screenings, oral/written testing, etc.) in order to assist them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) in order to provide a safe and positive learning experience. May escort students to and from the lunchroom; monitors students in the cafeteria and hallways, keeping noise levels reasonable; reports discipline problems to cafeteria monitor and/or teachers; and may ensure tables and table areas are kept clean.

Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to communicate information to the appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.) in order to assist teachers with instructional material.

May assist in daily cleaning and organization of the classroom.

May supervise class in teacher's absence and may substitute for short periods when substitutes are unavailable. Complies with all policies established by the district, state and federal law.