Ansonia Education Assistant

DescriptionEducational Assistants

Are you committed to helping students achieve success? ACES is seeking Educational Assistants to work in our partner district, Ansonia Public Schools in Ansonia, CT. The individual works in conjunction with the special and regular education teachers to support and assist students to achieve successful outcomes; academic, social and physical. Works with individual students or small groups of students.

General duties

• Assists the teacher with instruction support, student monitoring and material organization.
• Assists students during transitions and supervises during class assignments.
• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and instructional activities.
• Ensure the learning environment is clean and safe.
• Reports observations to lead teacher

ADVANTAGES

• Working in a collaborative school environment
• On-going support and instruction provided through ACES & Ansonia Public Schools
• Free healthcare provided by SmartCare - ACES' new Healthcare facility
• School hours/schedule
• Professional growth opportunities

QualificationsQualifications and Experience

• Some college preferred with a focus on education. High School Diploma/GED will be considered with experience.
• Ability to follow behavior plans/procedures.
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.
• Experience working in all school settings.
• Collaboration, organization and teamwork skills.