Staff Assistant

Staff Assistant A Staff Assistant assists the professional staff in monitoring, discipline and other duties related to supporting all students. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and administrators Ability to build and maintain working relationships and positive rapport with students, staff, parents and administrators Ability to organize and plan effectively Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities Ability to carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision Understanding and comply with confidentiality protocols Understanding components and reasons for assessment Understanding of responsibility for professional and ethical practice demonstrated by fairness and impartiality Ability to perform basic clerical tasks Knowledge of basic computer skills Knowledge of operation of basic office machinery Knowledge of maintaining discipline of students in all school settings Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities: Monitor students as necessary in all school settings including, but not limited to, cafeteria, hallways, library, classrooms, study halls, on and off bus, etc. Complete clerical duties such as copying, assembling, laminating, answering phones, etc., as assigned by the classroom teacher Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator(s) Completion of CPR and basic first aid certification Provide a safe, secure and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention Attend and complete successfully all staff development trainings and/or meetings as required by the employer Practice appropriate hygienic precautions for student, self and the work environment Demonstrated ability to work with school age students Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support Is able to independently read, write, speak and comprehend the English language This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. EOE