Educational Assistant - Special Education (Multiple Positions)

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Duty Days Per Year: 171 Hours Per Day: 6.75 Type of Position: (X) Continuing ( ) Temporary Salary: $19.52 - $23.25 According to the Educational Assistant Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position: Doug Austin - Principal, Donnie Thompson - Assistant Principal

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Must be P.C.A.(Personal Care Assistant) certified; will train if you do not already have this certification.
• Experience in a high school setting, preferred.
• Experience working with student with special needs is preferred.

Summary of Duties: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide assistance to students with special needs as per the IEP (Individual Education Program). Facilitate special education students in achieving social, personal and academic growth, in a positive and safe educational environment. This position may require the use of proper lifting and restraint, as well as assisting students with academics, personal care, and skills of daily living.

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.