Educational Assistant; EA SPED Life skills

Educational Assistant (EA) SPED Life Skills

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Position:
Educational Assistant (EA)

Reports to:

Teacher & School Site Principal
Site:
Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Contract Length: 9 months
Salary: $21,498.75 to $35,490.65 depending on experience and education

Purpose:

Works directly under the supervision of a certified teacher. Assists with students’ learning that contributes to their education development and classroom behavior when necessary.

• New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Assistant License
• Native American Language & Culture Certification (preferred)
• Ability to develop an effective working relationship with students, staff, volunteers, parents, and community
• Experience with computers and 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
• 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
• Ability 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

• Treat all students with dignity and respect
• Follow the directions of the certified teacher within the scope of the position
• Assist certified teacher with direct instruction and support in areas taught, utilizing a variety of methods and materials
• Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities
• Plan activities, develop instructional materials, prepare records and daily tasks associated with the classroom
• Reinforce academic behaviors to individual and/or small groups of students and monitor student ability to follow directions and behavior
• Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences
• Assist with implementation of classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time
• Maintain charts and records related to student progress
• Assist with preparation of required reports accurately and in a timely fashion
• Maintain clean, safe and organized classroom
• Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to student 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