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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

SHAWNEE MISSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:     Title I Educational Assistant

DIVISION:       Educational Services  DEPARTMENT:         Federal Programs

DAYS SCHEDULED: 192 Days

SALARY SCHEDULE:           General, Grade 6

REPORTS TO:                      Building Principal

I.          GENERAL DESCRIPTION

            The Title I Educational Assistant (TEA) assists the teacher with educational and non-educational activities.  The (TEA) assists in carrying out the program developed by the teacher(s) and support personnel.

II.         EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

         A.         Direct individual and/or small groups of students in teacher-         planned instructional activities.

B.        Collect and record data as requested by the teacher.

C.        Assist with physical needs of students under direction of teacher.

D.        Assist the teacher in maintaining the classroom management program.

E.         Score and check papers.

F.         Operate audio-visual equipment.

G.        Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.

H.         Prepare and copy materials.

I.          Record information for reports as directed by the teacher.

J.         Make charts, bulletin boards and other visual material.

K.         Complete worksheets and reports as directed by the teacher.

L.         Supervise students in place of the teacher during staffings, Individual instruction or in emergency situations while the teacher is out of the classroom.

M.        Consider all classroom behavior and achievements confidential.

N.         Assist the teacher in supervision of field trips and school parties but not provide transportation.

O.        Other duties as assigned.

III.        TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A.         Two years of postsecondary education or successful completion of the Kansas approved testing.

            B.         Good interpersonal relationships.

C.        On-the-job training sessions are required by the State Department of Education for continued employment.

D.        Must be able to proficiently operate classroom equipment including VCR, typewriter, computer, and copy machine.

E.         May be required to lift and move 20 to 30 pounds of classroom equipment.