High School Departmental Support Staff
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Hanover High School is looking for two departmental Educational Assistants, in Social Studies (full time) and World Language (full 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, and includes paid sick and personal leave, paid holidays, & retirement options.Positions start immediately, open until filled.Submit applications at POSITION TITLE: Regular Education - Support StaffJob Description Approved By: SAU 70 School BoardDate:01/01/2018General Purpose:Support teaching staff in achieving learning objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve appropriate levels of instruction.Reports to:Building Administrator Supervises:N/APOSITION 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 teacher's 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.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:At-will; non exemptMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Associates Degree or equivalentNecessary 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.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:Primary Physical Requirements:(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)1. Lift up to 10 lbs:Frequently required2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:Occasionally required3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:Rarely required4. Lift over 50 lbs:Not required5. Carry up to 10 lbs:Frequently required6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:Occasionally required7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:Rarely required8. Carry over 50 lbs:Not required9. Reach above shoulder height:Occasionally required10. Reach at shoulder height:Frequently required11. Reach below shoulder height:Occasionally required12. Push/Pull:Occasionally requiredHand Manipulation:(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)1. Keyboarding:Frequently required2. Gross Manipulation:Frequently required3. Fine Manipulation:Frequently requiredOther Physical Consideration:(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)1. Twisting:Occasionally required2. Bending:Occasionally required3. Crawling:Not required4. Squatting:Rarely required5. Kneeling:Rarely required6. Crouching:Occasionally required7. Climbing:Frequently Required8. Balancing:Occasionally requiredDuring the Work Day, Employee is Required to:1. Sit:up to 3 consecutive hours2. Stand:up to 3 consecutive hours3. Walk:up to 1 consecutive hourCognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions and respond to inquiries;

Communicate with Others;

Observe Students and Staff to ensure safety

Work Environment: Inside: up to 100% Outside: up to 20%Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office ChairCarpeted floor, tile floorOther Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the communityOther 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.