Educational Assistant (EA)

About the role

Treat all students with dignity and respect.
Follow the directions of the certified teacher within the scope of the position.
Essential Duties include: Provision of direct instruction and support in areas which have been taught utilizing a variety of methods and materials;
Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities;
With the preparation of instructional materials, record-keeping and or daily tasks associated with the classroom;
With reinforcing academic behaviors to individual and/or small groups of students and monitor student(s) ability to follow directions and behavior;
Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences;
Assist with the implementation of classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time;
Maintain charts and records related to student(s) progress;
Assist with the preparation of required reports accurately and in a timely fashion;
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom;
Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to student(s) regarding behavior and/or academic performance;
Maintain confidentiality of student records, conversations, discussions and classroom information;
Maintain discipline in the classroom in the absence of the certified teacher for short periods of time;
Participate in required in-service training;
Participate in home visits with certified teacher;
Meet New Mexico Public Education Department competencies for Paraprofessionals;
Perform other assigned duties in a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Treat all students with dignity and respect.
• Follow the directions of the certified teacher within the scope of the position.
• Assist with the provision of direct instruction and support in areas which have been taught utilizing a variety of methods and materials.
• Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities.
• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials, record-keeping and or daily tasks associated with the classroom.
• Assist with reinforcing academic behaviors to individual and/or small groups of students and monitor student(s) ability to follow directions and behavior.
• Assist with establishing, modeling, practicing and reinforcing age-appropriate rules and logical consequences.
• Assist with the implementation of classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time.
• Maintain charts and records related to student(s) progress.
• Assist with the preparation of required reports accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to student(s) regarding behavior and/or academic performance.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records, conversations, discussions and classroom information.
• Maintain discipline in the classroom in the absence of the certified teacher for short periods of time.
• Participate in required in-service training.
• Participate in home visits with certified teacher.
• Meet New Mexico Public Education Department competencies for Paraprofessionals.
• Perform other assigned duties in a timely basis.

Requirements

• New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Assistant License; must get a level III license.
• Native American Language & Culture Certification preferred.
• Experience with computers with the ability to enter data, utilize technology and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to communicate with students orally and in writing in English the language.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, staff and community.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to perform the following essential duties, physical and mental functions and utilize the essential equipment of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, talk, hear and sometimes walk and sit.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds; may lift up to 75 pounds with the help of another employee.
• Hand and eye coordination in operating computer, computer panel, grading papers, and writing assignments etc.
• Usually works on even surfaces, may walk on uneven surfaces outdoors.
• Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, attending games, assemblies etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• May work in close proximity of other individuals.
• General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of records, correspondence and data.
• Ability to adjust focus from various school tools to include: (computer, computer panel, written assignments, typed material, lab equipment, art tools and equipment, etc.).

Skills

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill.
• Respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline.
• Respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, peers and supervisor.
• Handle stress, work under pressure of deadlines, interruptions and frustrations.
• Handle difficult people and difficult situations.
• Work on conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Organize data, information and disseminate to appropriate venue.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$21,498.75 to $35,490.65 depending up experience and education

Schedule

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