ED Fellows Educational Assistant; SY

Position: ED Fellows Educational Assistant (2025-2026) SY
Roswell Independent School District

Job Description

Job Title:

EDUCATOR FELLOWS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRE-K-12 EDFELLOWS)

Reports To:

TEACHER/PRINCIPAL

General

Job Description:

Assist with instructional support and classroom management for individuals and small groups of students. Interact with immediate supervisor, teachers and parents. Assume responsibility for tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Work toward a Bachelor's degree and employment in the field of education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Display a desire to work with students.

* Work as a member of a team.

* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

* Assist licensed personnel in school environment when individual differences are respected.

* Respond to students as individuals.

* Help maintain cohesiveness in school environment.

* Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study in the school environment.

* Use current technology for instructional management needs.

* Assist in maintaining students' involvement in appropriate tasks.

* Provide assistance with individualized program materials.

* May assist students with personal hygiene activities such as toileting, diapering, and other personal care activities.

* Assist the teacher in compilation of educational materials, bulletin boards, and work centers.

* Work under supervision of certified teacher(s), prepare for classroom activities.

* Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

* Assist individual children in need of special attention.

* Guide independent study, enrichment and/or remedial work setup by the teacher(s).

* Assist with reading and/or storytelling.

* Assist small groups of students in the library and other settings.

* Participate in required professional development.

* Contribute to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the district by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.

* Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.

* May be asked to be in charge of the classroom for brief periods of time.

* Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.

* Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.

* Report to work on time and work no less than 7 hours per day.

* Work independently with very little supervision.

* Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by your immediate supervisor.

* Three-year commitment upon completion of program

Qualifications:

* Must be 18 years of age

* High School diploma or GED, additional education and/or training desirable.

* Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level III Educational Assistance license.

* Valid Driver's license and Car Insurance (if traveling from site to site.)

* Be enrolled or eligible to enroll in required coursework (minimum of 9 credit hours per year).

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

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Roswell Independent School District

EDUCATOR FELLOWS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRE-K-12 EDFELLOWS)

Safety and Health:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hours work may be required. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board