Hybrid ANTICIPATED - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT, 7 hours per day, 9 months per year at Stow-Munroe Falls City School District

Due to employee movement.

Position is anticipated.

Reports to:          Principal

Job Objective:     Performs a variety of general office duties.

Minimum         ·   High school diploma or GED.

Qualifications:  ·   Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Valid state department of education permit may be required.
• Basic typing skills.  Word processing and software knowledge is desirable.
• Accounting skills and the ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.
• Self-directed, congenial disposition, and strong diplomacy skills.
• Successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, behavioral management, CPR, and/or first aid may be required as a condition of employment.

Essential             GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functions:        ·   Checks for assignments.  Carefully follows directions.  Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures.  Promotes a professional image of the school district.
• Promotes effective communications and assistance.  Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.  Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators.
• Respects personal privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety.  Monitors situations that may indicate a problem.  Provides appropriate student supervision.  Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Learns to operate all office equipment.  Provides back-up support for other office staff during breaks, interruptions, and absences as directed.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

                            OFFICE DUTIES:

• Keeps informed about program and procedure changes.  Greets and assists office visitors.  Answers and directs phone calls.  Takes messages.  Manages calls efficiently to keep lines open.
• Prepares routine school documents as directed.  Duplicates and collates materials.
• Helps maintain an orderly office.  Keeps materials properly filed.
• Prepares displays and bulletin boards as directed.
• Processes incoming, outgoing, interoffice mail and faxes.  Helps prepare special mailings.
• Receives deliveries.  Notifies recipients about the arrival of packages.
• Stores and inventories office supplies as directed.
• Receives, sorts, and counts money sent to the office as directed.  Prepares and records receipts.
• Processes students arriving late to school.  Collects class attendance forms.  Distributes absentee list.  Prepares attendance records as directed.
• Assists student helpers in the performance of their duties.
• Monitors students sent to the office for illness or discipline reasons.
• Renders basic first aid and administers student medications when a school nurse is not available.
• Locates students as requested.  Processes homework requests for absent students.

                            RECESS DUTIES:

• Recognizes that students need opportunities to quietly pursue personal interests.  Communicates playground and indoor recess rules.  Emphasizes fair play and courtesy.  Helps mediates disputes.
• Patrols the recreation area to maintain visibility and student contact. 
• Responds to student requests for assistance.  Avoids being intrusive.  Solves concerns discreetly.

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• Encourages social interactions among students.  Supports an inclusive educational environment.  Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate learning activities as directed.
• Directs visitors to the office.
• Monitors and initiates action to protect students during adverse weather conditions.
• Stores equipment and helps keep the recreation area orderly.
• Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property.  Reports vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions, and other related concerns.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the principal and/or appropriate staff (e.g., broken equipment, hazardous tree limbs, damaged pavement, standing water, ice, etc.).
• Documents all injuries that require medical attention.

                            COPY SERVICES:

• Provides copying (imaging) and laminating services.  Processes job requests.  Scans documents for mistakes.  Monitors the equipment.  Replaces ink/toner.  Checks finished copies for printing errors.
• Controls costs and reduces waste through careful use of supplies.
• Documents completed projects as directed (e.g., order number, date, quantity, etc.).
• Duplicates, assembles, and processes routine and special mailings.
• Maintains forms related to administrative procedures and program functions.
• Delivers finished copies to staff as directed.

Abilities               The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance

Required:             of assigned duties.

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Performs duties efficiently with limited supervision.  Strives to meet deadlines.
• Prepares accurate and timely paperwork.  Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Working               To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations

Conditions:          and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Using a computer keyboard and monitor for prolonged periods.
• Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Performance        Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted

Evaluation:          by the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education.

                            The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.