Education Assistant Level 2

Posted: August 2, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Category: None

Education Assistant Level 2
Job Type	Full Time
Organization	Belwin Outdoor Science, SPPS
Job Description	EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 2 BELWIN OUTDOOR SCIENCE CENTER Job Description Minimum Qualifications One of the following: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Experience providing instructional assistance to children or youth Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to teach science inquiry to students with a variety of learning styles and abilities. Ability to monitor and manage the behavior of small groups of students to be safe and successful in an outdoor and/or online environment. Ability to interact effectively with children and adults representing diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Knowledge of the major biological environments present in Minnesota and the interdependencies among organism living in each First aid, CPR and AED certification or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of being hired. Ability to utilize computer software to perform work duties such as email and Microsoft Word. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Schoology and Seesaw, or willingness to engage in professional development to learn and improve skills in LMS. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training, or willingness to obtain training Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications College level coursework in education, biology, child psychology, cognitive development, teaching strategies, natural history, natural sciences. Ability, or willingness to learn digital learning apps and programs to educate students through diverse, multimedia platforms 2 years experience as a classroom educator or support staff. Knowledge of educational or instructional techniques such as culturally responsive teaching and science process development Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid certification, or a willingness to obtain training Knowledge of bird, insect and plant identification Knowledge or experience on working with students with special needs in an outdoor environment. Experience or willingness to learn outdoor and online activities such as water quality monitoring, citizen science, and field ecology Flexible and innovative approach in adapting to a changing educational field Responsibilities The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Assist the Teachers on Special Assignment and the district science lead to implement a curriculum focused on meeting selected Minnesota science standards outdoors, online and in school buildings. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of the delivery of this curriculum. Support the SPPS District Science Vision of, “All students will think and act like scientists and engineers” Work with small groups of students to implement the science curriculum developed by the Teacher on Special Assignment. Focus on increasing quality and quantity of student contact time Deliver Virtual Field Trips through Schoology, Seesaw, and/or other online Learning Management Systems as supported by SPPS. Work with other staff members to write standards based, phenomena driven curriculum, plan activities, review lesson plans and obtain information about individual students. Assess the environment daily in order to utilize the changing natural resources and conditions to effectively incorporate phenomena driven science concepts and skills into the lesson. Modify the science topic being demonstrated in accordance with the cognitive and physical needs to students. Enforce rules and policies pertaining to students in a manner that is fair, timely and effective and which ensures student safety. Prepare and clean up for programs Develop and maintain demonstration tools and teaching supplies Maintain first aid, CPR and AED certification and review safety scenarios. Epi-pen and inhaler training Attend staff meetings and/or other meetings related to students and the program. Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources. Perform other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities may include the following Schedule field trips and the buses needed for those trips. Operate a snowmobile to groom winter trails for hiking and skiing. Possible short to long-term reassignment to other SPPS programs Ability to travel to school site to provide outreach programs Desired start date: Aug 30, 2021 Compensation: $20.47 - $33.30 per hour (commensurate with experience as per 2019-2021 labor agreement) Workday: 0.875 FTE (7 hours/day), 35-hours per week Work year: 10-month school year (generally last week of August to last school day in June). Summer programming is available, but not required. To apply please CLICK HERE - and search for "Belwin" Or https://www.spps.org/Domain/13046 Click on Prospective Employees Type “Belwin” into Search Bar
Location	1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN 55001
Expires	2021-08-30
Link	https://ps.spps.org:8243/psc/HRPRDEXTSS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
MAEE Partner	None

Full Time

Belwin Outdoor Science, SPPS

Location: 1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN 55001

Expires: 2021-08-30

Link: https://ps.spps.org:8243/psc/HRPRDEXTSS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

MAEE Partner: None

Job Description:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 2

BELWIN OUTDOOR SCIENCE CENTER

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

One of the following:

An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or
Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or
A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
Experience providing instructional assistance to children or youth

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to teach science inquiry to students with a variety of learning styles and abilities.
Ability to monitor and manage the behavior of small groups of students to be safe and successful in an outdoor and/or online environment.
Ability to interact effectively with children and adults representing diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Knowledge of the major biological environments present in Minnesota and the interdependencies among organism living in each
First aid, CPR and AED certification or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of being hired.
Ability to utilize computer software to perform work duties such as email and Microsoft Word.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Schoology and Seesaw, or willingness to engage in professional development to learn and improve skills in LMS.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training, or willingness to obtain training
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

College level coursework in education, biology, child psychology, cognitive development, teaching strategies, natural history, natural sciences.
Ability, or willingness to learn digital learning apps and programs to educate students through diverse, multimedia platforms
2 years experience as a classroom educator or support staff.
Knowledge of educational or instructional techniques such as culturally responsive teaching and science process development
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid certification, or a willingness to obtain training
Knowledge of bird, insect and plant identification
Knowledge or experience on working with students with special needs in an outdoor environment.
Experience or willingness to learn outdoor and online activities such as water quality monitoring, citizen science, and field ecology
Flexible and innovative approach in adapting to a changing educational field

Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Assist the Teachers on Special Assignment and the district science lead to implement a curriculum focused on meeting selected Minnesota science standards outdoors, online and in school buildings. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of the delivery of this curriculum.
Support the SPPS District Science Vision of, “All students will think and act like scientists and engineers”
Work with small groups of students to implement the science curriculum developed by the Teacher on Special Assignment.
Focus on increasing quality and quantity of student contact time
Deliver Virtual Field Trips through Schoology, Seesaw, and/or other online Learning Management Systems as supported by SPPS.
Work with other staff members to write standards based, phenomena driven curriculum, plan activities, review lesson plans and obtain information about individual students.
Assess the environment daily in order to utilize the changing natural resources and conditions to effectively incorporate phenomena driven science concepts and skills into the lesson.
Modify the science topic being demonstrated in accordance with the cognitive and physical needs to students.
Enforce rules and policies pertaining to students in a manner that is fair, timely and effective and which ensures student safety.
Prepare and clean up for programs
Develop and maintain demonstration tools and teaching supplies
Maintain first aid, CPR and AED certification and review safety scenarios.
Epi-pen and inhaler training
Attend staff meetings and/or other meetings related to students and the program.
Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities may include the following

Schedule field trips and the buses needed for those trips.
Operate a snowmobile to groom winter trails for hiking and skiing.
Possible short to long-term reassignment to other SPPS programs
Ability to travel to school site to provide outreach programs

Desired start date: Aug 30, 2021

Compensation: $20.47 - $33.30 per hour (commensurate with experience as per 2019-2021 labor agreement)

Workday: 0.875 FTE (7 hours/day), 35-hours per week

Work year: 10-month school year (generally last week of August to last school day in June). Summer programming is available, but not required.

To apply please CLICK HERE - and search for "Belwin"

https://www.spps.org/Domain/13046

Click on Prospective Employees
Type “Belwin” into Search Bar