High School Departmental Support Staff

Hanover High School is looking for three departmental Educational Assistants, in Science (full time), World Language (full time) and Music (part time). Pay ranges between $16.90 and $18.65 per hour, depending on education and experience.

• No previous experience or certification required
• Professional development opportunities available
• Career advancement opportunities

Generous benefit package including medical insurance starts at 30 hours per week, andincludes paid sick and personal leave, paid holidays, & retirement options.
Positions start August 2024, open until filled.
Submit applications athttps://sau70.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=532

POSITION TITLE: REGULAR EDUCATION - SUPPORT STAFF

Job Description Approved By: SAU 70 School Board

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development
• Knowledge of specific subject area content as required in the job assignment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

NH Para-educator certification preferred.

PRIMARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
4. Lift over 50 lbs:
Not required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
8. Carry over 50 lbs:
Not required
9. Reach above shoulder height:
Occasionally required
10. Reach at shoulder height:
Frequently required
11. Reach below shoulder height:
Occasionally required
12. Push/Pull:
Occasionally required

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands of an employee in a regular education support role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Support teaching staff in achieving learning objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve appropriate levels of instruction.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of this position may include some or all of the following:

• Work with students within the classroom environment or other environments within the school setting to assist in completion of lessons and implement goals and objectives.
• Provide individual and/or small group instructional support as directed by professional staff.
• Assist substitutes with teachers sub plans, class lists, attendance, and photocopying.
• Assist with clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide support in the department resource center.
• Monitor department equipment and supplies.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, as requested.
• Assist teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
• Accompany students on field trips or to job sites.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and break periods.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Participate in in-service programs, as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Recognize that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
• Recognize that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

Evaluation: Evaluation will be completed by the Building Administrator or designee. Evaluation will be based on professional performance and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined.