Educational 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.
Skills Required
- Some college preferred, focused on education
- High school diploma or GED with relevant experience
- Ability to follow behavior plans and procedures
- Ability to work professionally with students, staff, and parents
- Experience working in all school settings
- Collaboration, organization, and teamwork skills
What We Do
Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is a nonprofit regional educational service center serving Greater New Haven and surrounding communities. It operates as a school district and provides magnet, special-education, alternative-education, professional-development, and other customized programs and services. ACES supports students, families, educators, and member school districts, with a mission to improve public education through high-quality, cost-effective collaboration, innovation, and leadership.
