Educational Assistant - Kindergarten; Short Term

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - KINDERGARTEN (SHORT TERM)

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

SCHOOL YEAR:

CALENDAR:
Traditional

POSTING NUMBER:

LOCATION:

303:

MACARTHUR ES

POSITION TITLE:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - KINDERGARTEN (SHORT TERM)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

* Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.

* Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior.

* Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.

* Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students.

* Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed.

* Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc.

* Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc.

* Participates in parent-teacher conferences and home visits as requested by classroom teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

DUTIES:
In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

* Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.

* Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.

* Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.

* Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.

* Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of district inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

* Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.

* Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.

* Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.

* Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND

EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

* Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

* Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

* Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.

* Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.

* Must be at least 18 years old.

* Experience with educational equipment preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination

* Licensure based on State Department of Education Regulation No. 90-5

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact:
Fred March at / MARCH

APPLY TO:

Apply online:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). APS Careers, Apply On-Line, Classified Application To be eligible for an interview, you must update application to include specific position of interest.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

SALARY: G SALARY SCHEDULE

DAYS: 189

HOURS:

6.5

START DATE:

February 2026