Educational Assistant

Summary:
The Education Assistant provides direct support to students in the educational setting, implementing teacher-directed instruction across educational, behavioral, vocational, daily living, and leisure activities. Students supported may have intensive needs, including behavioral challenges. The Education Assistant plays a critical role in helping students reach their full potential and reports directly to the classroom teacher and the Educational Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report to work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties throughout the scheduled shift.
• Provide 1:1 support to students as directed by the classroom teacher and as outlined in student-specific plans.
• Assist with behavior interventions and other therapeutic programs as necessary.
• Accurately collect student-specific data, including BTF data, in a timely manner.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and transportation as needed.
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness, including preparing materials and arranging furniture for the next day’s activities.
• Follow instructional lead in various areas of the school (e.g., pool, vocational sites) as appropriate.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating Benedictine core values and adhering to the Code of Conduct and PBISS strategies.
• Cooperate with administration and external agencies during inspections or investigations.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, staffings, and in-service sessions.
• Attend mandatory trainings and maintain all job-specific certifications and licenses.
• Follow student plans with complete fidelity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or passing the ParaPro test preferred.
• Experience working with youth with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and provide proof of eligibility.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background checks (CJIS), and CPS clearance.
• If the role requires driving, must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that allows coverage under Benedictine insurance.
• Strong advocacy for Benedictine’s mission and a commitment to helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their greatest potential.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to implement physical interventions as outlined in Safety Care.
• Must be physically able to support student-specific behavior strategies and programs.
• Ability to lift or push 50–100 lbs.
• Frequent walking or standing for extended periods.
• Functional range of motion in legs, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Clear verbal and auditory communication.
• Adequate vision to perform assigned tasks.

Benedictine is a EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person