Educational Assistant (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD) at Douglas County School District | New York, NY, US | Rezi

Educational Assistant (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD) at Douglas County School District

Educational Assistant (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District · New York, NY, US

3 days ago

Educational Assistant (Please apply directly with Renaissance Secondary School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District · New York, NY, US

4 days ago
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About the Role

Staff members at Renaissance Secondary facilitate experiences for students in service of the school’s mission: Through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them.

Responsibilities

  • Assist teachers with classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
  • Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
  • Provide targeted support to students with IEPs, individually or in small groups, to reinforce skills, practice lesson concepts, and help them make progress toward academic goals and grade-level standards.
  • Assist and maintain appropriate classroom management.
  • Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
  • Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Administer minor first aid for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
  • Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment.
  • Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.
  • Report observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative staff.
  • Enforce the behavior expectations using the Behavior Incident Report when necessary.
  • Monitor students throughout the day, confirming that students are in their scheduled location.
  • Supervise in-person students during the lunch period.
  • Plan, facilitate, and assess two daily 45-minute X-Block classes that may include physical/active learning, academic enrichment, or arts-based activities.
  • Design engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, skill development, and student choice.
  • Support students of varying abilities by adapting activities and providing guidance that promotes participation, teamwork, and individual growth.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to align X-Block offerings with school values, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
  • Promote and maintain a positive and effective school culture by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful, and friendly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification

Skills

  • Restorative Practices
  • Love and Logic
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Delegation skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in Google Docs
  • Proficient in Infinite Campus

Location

  • Renaissance Secondary Charter School

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • 40 hours per week
  • 1.0 FTE

Experience Level

  • Leadership experience in an educational environment

Education Level

  • High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $17.80 - $25.86 Hourly
  • $16.78 USD Hourly - $21.32 USD Hourly
  • $16.78 USD - $25.86 USD Hourly

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Critical illness voluntary insurance
  • Accident voluntary insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Voluntary 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • 457 retirement plan options

About the Company

  • Renaissance Secondary School