SY - Educational Assistant - Heritage Language Program

Educational Assistant - Heritage Language Program

Contract Length: 194 Days
Salary

Schedule:

$27,045.00 - $33,728.00

The salary for this position will be pro‑rated from the start date for the 26-27 SY*.

Assist the heritage language teacher in daily classroom activities; assist students with lesson and homework assignments, maintain discipline, file duties, and teach students academic, social, and mother skills according to state and district standards. Assist in the bilingual program with the goal that students become bilingual and biliterate in English and a heritage language.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives general supervision from assigned higher level staff.

• Assist the classroom teacher or assigned professional in delivering course objectives and outlining the course of study following state and district curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Assist teacher in implementing lesson plans; 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; manage audio‑visual equipment and office machines to prepare classroom materials.
• Provide instructional support to students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
• Assist the teacher in teaching the rules of conduct; maintain 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 and cultural language program activities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as established by the teacher, 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; discuss pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.

• 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.

• 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, using the heritage language.
• 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 cultural diversities, and Native American traditional beliefs and practices, of students and their families.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of related teaching assistance experience is desirable.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalency.

Licensure:
Applicant must possess a Level III Educational Assistant license from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED).

Classroom and field environment; work with computers, maintains same work schedule as teachers, or on a schedule established by supervisor.

On‑site attendance is mandatory for this position. Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate to heavy lifting and standing and walking for long periods of time.

All Applicants must upload a copy of your High School Diploma or equivalency. All Applicants must also upload copies of all college transcripts to verify hours.