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Educational Assistant
Summary
Title:Educational Assistant
ID:208013
Department:New Pathways Academy
Description
Educational Assistant
 
The Florence Crittenton Agency, Inc.is one of Tennessee’s leading social service providers, offering an array of 24/7/365 residential and outreach programs designed to strengthen communities through effective prevention and treatment services to children, youth, and families. As an Agency, we are a top provider in the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Performance Based Contracting system, and maintain a number of state and federal grants and contracts to provide intensive, innovative therapeutic programs both on campus and across the East Tennessee region. We are accredited through the Council on Accreditation (COA).

The New Pathways Academy is hiring a full-time Educational Assistant position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. Performs educational support and clerical duties for the New Pathways Academy, and selected staff. These duties include:

 

  1. Assists teachers in the classroom and other areas as needed, with educational process, to meet core curriculum standards and in meeting ratio standards, as determined by the State;  This position may be part of ratio during business hours as needed for youth/staff ratio compliance and in ratio for emergency/crisis situations as assigned by management.

 

  1. Assists in supervising students in cafeteria, transport of students to/from

classroom to cafeteria, other FCA facilities, gymnasium, GED transportation, meeting(s) for other appointments, etc., as needed to maintain ratio and school standards;

 

  1. Enters data in Meals Plus ® Program to ensure that data is accurate, timely, and follows reporting standards as set forth with USDA regulations;     

 

            4.         Transports students to off-site GED classes/testing as needed;

 

  1.  Assists in assessments determined to be needed for meeting educational

standards of the school (i.e. WRAT4, STAR, Kuder), and determines and schedules the ASVAB as needed; 

 

            6.         Assists in pre/post testing processes to ensure quality delivery of services

                   and in meeting educational guidelines; 

 

            7.    Serves as a vocation mentor with students, as directed, ensuring that

                   information/materials are readily available in specified areas of vocation;

 

            8.         Attend staff meetings, required trainings, etc.;

 

            9.         Copy, prepare or compile materials as needed, to facilitate the educational

                        process;

 

     10.    Must report any concerns of possible illegal drug use or signs of abuse to

             Principal;

 

     11.   Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

       High School diploma or GED; Office management, organizational skills, computer and software knowledge, and skills including speed and accuracy.  Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in a cooperative and pleasant manner. 

 

Physical Requirements

 

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, or bend, as needed
  • Keen hearing and visual capabilities
  • Good command of English language and general communications skills
  • Ability to apply keyboarding skills for extended periods
  • Able to lift up to 25 pounds

 

 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.


 
Benefits:

The Florence Crittenton Agency offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees, including:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Agency paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, other electives, including Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Additional Voluntary Life for Self and Family.  Benefits also include, Retirement with Agency matching component, Paid Vacation/Sick Leave/Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Center Membership Monthly Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and Longevity Pay.


Candidates must successfully pass an extensive pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting, TB test & drug screening.

The Florence Crittenton Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is a Tobacco and Drug-Free Workplace.
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