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The Math and Science Academy is hiring an Educational Assistant (EA) to work on student contact days. This role provides educational support, based on system and student needs as assigned by the Special Services Director or administrative team. Required: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree or a minimum of three years of paraprofessional experience with two years of education beyond high school. Candidates need to feel comfortable helping MSA students in grades 6 through 12 in a variety of school subjects. Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required. Schedule: Student contact days with a daily schedule to allow the EA to provide one-to-one or small group support, explanation, and/or reteaching as needed. Assigned students may be served in special education. FLSA: Non-Exempt Pay: $18-21 based on experience Benefits: MSA offers a generous benefits package and 10 days of paid time off to this position. Reports to the MSA Special Services Director. The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position. Essential Duties: Follow through with assigned duties. Establishes a rapport with students and assists in learning lessons developed and presented by the teacher. Explains and interprets class assignments Decides when discipline should be instituted on a one-to-one or small group basis as directed by the classroom teacher Provides learning and re-teaching of lessons as needed and as directed by the classroom teacher Provides learning and re-teaching of lessons as needed and as directed by the case manager and/or classroom teacher. Observe/Chart student progress as directed. Serve as a Check & Connect mentor to assigned students. Redirect students who are off-task. Assist students with transitions between activities/classes. Maintain confidentiality. Be a positive role model; modeling school appropriate behavior at all times. Attend school sponsored training when appropriate. Assist special education teachers as directed. Communicate questions/concerns through proper channels. Communicate/alert case manager with student concerns, missing assignments. Additional duties as assigned. Miscellaneous Duties: a. Promotes the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions. b. Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities. c. Treats all students in an equitable manner. Physical Job Requirements: Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows: o Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. ● Hazardous Working Conditions o Duties are performed in a typical school setting. There are minimal environmental hazards and risks associated with the nature of the work. Last revised 10/2025