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Westfield Elementary - General Educational Assistant (part-time though May 2024) Linn-Mar Community Schools Occupation: Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Location: Robins, IA - 52328 Positions available: 1

Job #: 10646222 Work At Home option: No

Posted: 3/26/2024 Updated: 5/3/2024 Expires: 8/30/2024

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Position Title: Educational Assistant
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal or Designee
Job Summary/Goal:
Help students to increase their academic and social skills as well as prepare them for a mainstream placement when applicable through ensuring and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Assist in problem-reducing behavior in/on school facilities to reduce disruptions and off-task behavior. Demonstrate a positive demeanor, loyalty to the students and District, cooperation, teamwork, excellent attendance, and exemplary safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may vary by season, grade-level and activity usage; however, Significant Performance Responsibilities are listed below. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned which fulfill the needs of students.

Clerical:

Complete clerical tasks as assigned and support building administration (e.g. data entry; filing; copying, collating, distributing, ordering, office coverage, etc.) for the purpose of providingassistance with administrative activities.
Assist with building-wide hallway/classroom, etc. set-up and material preparation.
Plan and organize work to efficiently meet assigned schedules and deadlines.
Maintain confidentially of all student records.

Student Interaction / Supervision:

Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned by building administrator.?
Ensure and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in a variety of school settings; i.e., classroom, lunchroom, playground, hallways, field trips, etc.
Provide supervision inside and outside the building, including but not limited to breakfast, lunch, recess, classrooms and hallways.
Enforce rules and procedures for appropriate classroom behavior, to maintain and promote a fair, supportive, inclusive and positive learning environment.
Assist with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
Ensure that proper safety practices are followed at all times.
Implement effective behavior control strategies as directed by administration.
Record behavioral incidents and accident reports, etc.
Utilize relevant positive methods to motivate the student(s).
Develop working rapport with the student(s).
Help build student self-esteem and encourage caring and helping behaviors among students (PRIDE rules / Olweus).
Assist with small groups and/or individual supervision.
Effectively identify and respond to problems as they arise.
Relate to and interact with student using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
Demonstrates self as an appropriate role model for students in the areas of dress, language and behavior.
Use standard universal health precautions.

Communication:

Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned by building administrator.
Greet student(s) and parents as they arrive.

Demonstrate effective communication skills with the school community including students, colleagues, families and administration.
Promote an atmosphere of respect for students and adults.
Positively contribute to school and district functions and activities.

Professional Responsibilities:

Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned by building administrator.
Create a fair, supportive and inclusive working environment for all students and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetic information.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of and abides by District and school policies and procedures.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Maintain professional growth, current Mandatory Reporting Training, First Aid, CPR certification as required by state and federal regulations.
Participate in ongoing professional development specific to student and building needs.
- Report to assigned building as scheduled.
Demonstrate ethical behavior.
Make safe work decisions - abide by all safety rules and regulations and ensure that proper safety practices are followed at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Willingly accepts, understands and follows directions and instructions.
- Ability to learn, understand and implement appropriate student behavior techniques and address inappropriate student behavior in a proactive way.
Ability to work within and promote a fair, supportive and inclusive work and learning environment.
- Ability to respond to crisis intervention.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Read and comprehend at student grade level or above.
Effectively operate standard school/clerical equipment; i.e., computer, copier, audio-visual, etc.
Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Assist in the preparation, serving, and clean up of breakfast, lunch and snacks as needed.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, students, other school employees and community members.
- Possess a genuine interest in helping students.
- Possess patience as to not get easily discouraged.
- Ability to address inappropriate student behavior in a proactive way.
- Ability to help students become more self-sufficient and/or successful.
- Ability to accept and complete assigned responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
- Knowledge of and interest in a variety of educational areas such as music, arts, sports, and games.
- Leadership skills in directing student activities.
- Maintain professional growth, current Mandatory Reporting Training, First Aid, CPR certification as required by state and federal regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
If required, supervise students throughout the building/playground.
Minimum Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with students preferred but not required.

Licensure or Certification:
American Heart or Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for adult, child and infants including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and barrier devices (preferred).
American Heart or Red Cross First Aid certification (preferred).
Annual Mandatory Reporting for Child/Dependent Adult Abuse.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Must be capable of standing *Constantly.
Must *Constantly present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults.
Must be able to *Frequently work with interruptions during a work shift.
Must be capable of *Frequently working with co-workers with different personalities.
It may be necessary to lift up to 80 pounds to waist level (with assistance), lift up to 30 pounds to shoulder level, and lift up to 25 pounds above head level.
Must be capable of carrying a wheelchair, other mobility devices, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds for a distance of 20 feet.
Must be capable of carrying a wheelchair, other mobility devices, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds up 10 steps.
Must be capable of trunk rotation for up to 2 minutes at a time.
Must be capable of squatting for up to 2 minutes.
Must be capable of sitting at different levels including adult and child height chairs (12 inches), benches and the floor and up and down movements to attain those different levels.
Must be willing to come into contact with body fluids such as urine, blood and nasal secretions and contagious diseases such as flu and the common cold.
Must be capable of using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals with appropriate PPE's.
Must be capable of working in broad range of temperatures, humidity and other winter and summer environments.
Must be capable of working in a noisy environment.
Must have physical dexterity in limbs and digits necessary to physically interact with children in a playground and classroom environment.
Is required to pass a pre-employment physical.

* - Denotes standard values established by the Department of Labor

NOTE: Tasks that have physical demands that exceed the above stated limits should only be performed with sufficient manpower.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending upon the activity in the particular location and part of the day. The environment has little or no air conditioning. Some supervisory responsibilities may require the employee to work outside in all types of weather.
Clothing/PPE's:

Outdoor clothing including coats, boots, gloves, and hat dependant on environmental conditions.

Equipment/Tools:

Computers: APPLE/IBM/IBM-compatible, copier, laminators, fax machine, phones, intercom.
Brooms, mops, rags, buckets, garbage liners and cans, cleaning chemicals, hand broom, and dust pan for cleanup operations.
Other educational equipment as may be available; such as TV's, projectors, VCR and DVD players.

The Linn-Mar Community School District shall provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies. In employing individuals, the District will consider the qualifications, credentials, and records of the applicants without regard to age, color creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, genetic information, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, military status, socioeconomic status, pregnancy, or familial status.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

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Linn-Mar Community Schools
Is a Education (K-12) employer with 16 locations
https://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/

Company Profile:

The Linn-Mar Community School District is proud to be a part of a thriving, energetic, future-focused “community” of east-central Iowa. Our district includes portions of the cities of Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Robins. We also serve students in areas of eastern Linn County.

Linn-Mar is the 12th largest district in student population in Iowa, serving 1.6% of all students in the state. Despite our size, we maintain a small-school feel by maintaining neighborhood schools with smaller class sizes. Each classroom comes complete with updated technology to help our students discover, grow, and prepare for the world of tomorrow.

Our award-winning teachers proudly educate our students in seven elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools, and one high school. We also provide educational services at COMPASS our Alternative High School, and through our Home-School program. Our Success Center is designed for students with special needs beyond high school. More than 1,200 teachers and staff serve the educational needs of nearly 7,800 students K-12.

We are dedicated to a quality educational experience for all students as we work together to Inspire Learning, Unlock Potential, and Empower Achievement.

1,000-4,999 employees

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Location/Work Site Information

Address: 901 E Main St., Robins, IA 52328

Work At Home option:

Public Transportation Accessible:

Yes

Location/Work Site Industry (NAICS):

Education Services (61)

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Compensation and Hours

Salary Range: Not Available DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular

Shift: Not Applicable

Hours per Week:
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Minimum Experience Required: Not Specified

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Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required License/Certification: No

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