2026-2027 SY - Educational Assistant - 1st Grade - Elementary

Work Location: Chee Dodge Elementary

About the Role

To assist the teacher of assigned professional in the daily activities of the classroom; assist students with lesson assignments and homework assignments; maintain discipline in the classroom; and perform filing and various clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher or assigned professional in delivering course objectives and outline of course of study following state and District Curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Assist teacher in implementing lesson plan; grading assignments and record keeping.
• Maintain appropriate files and records, including attendance and grade records; attach all supporting documentation; ensure confidentiality of all records and files.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes; operates and cares for various audio visual equipment, and operates various office machines to prepare classroom materials.
• Provide instructional support to student, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments.
• Assist the teacher in teaching the rules of conduct; assist in maintaining order in the classroom and on the playground.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to age appropriate learning.
• Assist in coordinating class field trips.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work as established by the teacher, and in line with state and District curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Marginal Functions

• Under the supervision of the teacher, may counsel pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise; and discusses pupil's academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.

Requirements

• Level III Educational Assistant license from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED).
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• One year of related teaching assistance experience is desirable.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of early childhood development including human growth and development, and special education.
• Basic principles of classroom management.
• Modern, effective and innovative teaching practices and techniques.
• Modern office and classroom equipment, including computers.
• Basic principles of student growth, development, and learning to enhance student learning and understanding.
• Basic clerical procedure, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and procedures of filing.
• Modern office procedures.
• Basic record keeping.
• Cultural diversities of the local area.

Ability To:

• Perform general clerical work including maintaining files.
• Operate standard office machines including a computer.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate with and obtain feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
• Appropriately apply basic principles of student growth, development, and learning.
• Nurture, motivate, teach and influence children.
• Promote positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment.
• Create a positive atmosphere conducive to promoting student involvement and self-concept, recognizing student diversity.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Understand and respect the cultural diversities, and Native American traditional beliefs and practices, of students and their families.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $27,045.00
Maximum Salary: $33,728.00

Schedule

• Work Hours: 7.5 hours/day
• Contract Length: 194 Days
• On-site attendance is mandatory for this position.
• Classroom and field environment; work with computers, maintains same work schedule as teachers, or on a schedule established by supervisor.

Working Conditions

• Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy lifting, and standing and walking for long periods of time.