General Instructional - Educational Assistant

General Instructional -

Educational Assistant JobID:

2083

Position Type:

Educational Assistants

Date Posted:

6/8/2026

Location:

Site to be determined

Position Start Date:

2026-2027 school year

Closing Date:

06/19/2026

Hours:

7 hours per day

Salary Range:

$13.55 per hour, subject to increase based on experience. This position includes employee benefits. The job of Education Assistant - General Instructional is done for the purpose/s of assisting a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of individual and/or small groups of students; and providing instructional and clerical support to teacher/s and staff. This job reports to the building Principal. General Requirements

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certificates:

48 college units, AA degree, OR demonstrate college level skills by passing the Para proficiency test within 60 days of hire date, /parapro/register/at_home_testing

Clearances:

Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/ground Clearance, paid for by the applicant. Essential Functions Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards. Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study. Maintains classroom equipment, work area, student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, maintaining organized work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, lunch counts, emergency cards, audio visual equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information. Modifies classroom work/homework for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce academic objectives. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, lunch room, library, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures and/or providing a safe and positive learning environment. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, decorate classroom, collect/distribute supplies, make displays/bulletin boards/phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or providing necessary records/materials. Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development. Substitutes for teachers and/or office staff as needed for the purpose of maintaining consistent student service and education in the absence of other staff members. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE

is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities. ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.