Educational Support Professional

Position Start Date 8//6 Terms/Schedule Months Appointment Type Full Time Description REPORTS TO: School Principal
JOB CATEGORY: Support
FLSA STATUS/SHIFT: Nonexempt/First Shift

SUMMARY: The Educational Support Professional works with and supports individual students as well as
small groups of students, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides assistance and carries out the instructions of the classroom teacher to promote a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
2. Monitors individual and/or groups of students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments ( lunch, bus arrivals/dismissals, playground, classrooms, restrooms, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
3. Tutors students in a variety of subjects.
4. Assists teacher with class preparation.
5. Prepares individual materials to be sent home as instructed by the teacher.
6. Models and maintains discipline procedures and rules established by the teacher.
7. Maintains confidentiality of student information.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates in staff development sessions for educational support personnel.
2. Completes other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:
1. Knowledge of business English, spelling, and mathematics.
2. General working knowledge of standard office equipment.
3. Spanish/English bilingual fluency preferred.

INTERPERSONAL QUALITIES:
1. Dedication to the mission, vision, core values and strategic goals of Kenosha Unified School District.
2. Ability to readily adapt to the ever-changing needs of the students under one’s supervision.
3. Possession of sensitivity to cultural diversity and acceptance of all students.
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to learn assigned tasks quickly and adhere to prescribed departmental and District procedures and policies.
6. Ability to deal tactfully with staff, students, public visitors, and coworkers.
7. Possession of effective oral, written, and listening communication skills.
8. Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move objects weighing up to pounds about the office on a constant basis; ability to constantly position self throughout the work day at heights up to 5 feet using varied methods; ability to remain in a stationary position for periods of up to 3 hours; ability to communicate with and exchange accurate information with students, coworkers, parents, and the public.

DISCLAIMER: This preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Appointment to this position is subject to confirmation by the school board and effective thereafter.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: months

Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Kenosha Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, or political affiliation in an educational program, activity, or employment in the District. The Superintendent of Schools/designee (--0) addresses questions regarding student discrimination, and the Chief Human Resources Officer (--3) answers questions concerning staff discrimination.


Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
1 Education:
a. Required – High school diploma and Associates degree or semester hours from an accredited higher education institution in a related field.
b. Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2. Experience:
a. Required – Successful completion of blood borne pathogen training within the first year of employment.
b. Preferred – Two years of current work experience with school-aged children in a school environment, as well as successful completion of blood borne pathogen training within the first year of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides assistance and carries out the instructions of the classroom teacher to promote a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
2. Monitors individual and/or groups of students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments ( lunch, bus arrivals/dismissals, playground, classrooms, restrooms, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
3. Tutors students in a variety of subjects.
4. Assists teacher with class preparation.
5. Prepares individual materials to be sent home as instructed by the teacher.
6. Models and maintains discipline procedures and rules established by the teacher.
7. Maintains confidentiality of student information.