Educational Assistant SPED 1 on 1

About the Role

Provide one-on-one student support to help teachers address individual student needs, both academically and socially, preparing students for school success.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed personnel in the school environment.
• Provide support with individual program materials and supplementary work for students.
• Assist with student discipline and maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Supervise independent study and respond to students as individuals.
• Help maintain cohesiveness in the school environment and serve as a role model.
• Work as a member of a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Use current technology for instruction and management needs.
• Work under the supervision of certified teachers and the principal.
• Assist in preparing program and classroom activities.
• Reinforce material introduced by the teacher with small groups or individual students.
• Assist with classroom instruction and the implementation of program goals and objectives.
• Reinforce teacher-planned lessons and assist with testing as needed.
• Perform bridging activities in classrooms.
• Be familiar with textbooks, course content, and the home language of students.
• Follow district and school procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or central office administrators.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• AA degree, 45 college hours (including necessary educational courses), or passing the ParaEducator exam.
• Possess a Level III New Mexico Educational Assistant license and a Substitute license.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, move about the room or school, carry up to 50 pounds, reach, squat, kneel, type for prolonged periods, and move light furniture.
• Ability to work in various noise levels, temperatures, and air quality conditions.
• Flexibility, patience, and self-motivation to complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Willingness to work after hours as required.

Equipment & Environment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Works in standard office and school building environments with routine interruptions.

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the school board. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.