Educational Aide
Compass Connections

Job Info

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It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Academic Req: Required - GED or High school diploma as required by state regulations; Preferred - Some college course work in teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language at all levels of education, and/or social work

Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience: Required - Three (3) years of experience in a classroom, community service and/or an education setting

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Arrive on time and be inside the classroom no later than 15 minutes before students arrive.
2. Assist the teacher in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
3. Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.
4. Interact with children in ways appropriate to child growth and development.
5. Help assess and evaluate each student's progress daily and quarterly.
6. Assist the teacher with preparation, instruction, and clean-up of materials and activities daily.
7. Serve as substitute teacher as needed.
8. Perform extensive data entry of student information to include assessment results and grades.
9. Preparation and execution of effective lesson plans.
10. Administer a variety of assessments to assist in identifying progress.
11. Documenting and recording scores and other relevant data.
12. Maintaining classroom presentation to promote both an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.
13. Assist ESL Facilitators in the instruction of basic subjects.
14. Assist the ESL Facilitators in in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
15. Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the Lead ESL Facilitator.
16. Accuracy in record keeping and data entry.

Other Responsibilities:
1. Be supportive of Compass Connections Educational Services Department on campus and in the community as well as being loyal and complimentary of administration, staff, and fellow colleagues.
2. Interact with children in ways appropriate to promote healthy child growth and development.
3. Help assess and evaluate each student's progress daily, weekly, and monthly.
4. Assist the ESL Facilitator with preparation, instruction, and clean-up in the classroom.
5. Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
6. Attend all planned Educational Services functions: e.g., open houses, in services, and teacher workdays required for other teaching staff.
7. Answer and make telephone calls, file, send faxes, make copies and other clerical duties as needed.
8. Serve as tutor to students between the ages 5 to 17 years of age working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels. Answer questions about classroom assignments and provide individual instruction and guidance.
9. Carry out supervisory teacher duties in a prompt and reasonable manner, when necessary, as agreed on with the teacher.
10. Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
11. Other job duties as assigned.
12. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements:
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
3. Possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
4. Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
5. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
6. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
7. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

• Here at Compass Connections, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!

• Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

• Compass Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Compass Connections, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

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