Espanola Schools is hiring: Educational Assistant - Library Alcalde (.6 FTE) in

Qualifications

High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Development (GED) Certificate.

Demonstrates positive attitude, interest, and motivation.

Other qualifications determined to be necessary by the Board of Education.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Level III Educational Assistant license
• Must have a minimum of an AA degree or be able to pass the Para Pro Exam.

Reports To

Teacher

Job Goal

To assist the teacher(s) in achieving teaching objectives and managing the classroom.

Performance Responsibilities

Educational

• Works with individual, small and large groups of students to reinforce learning and enhance skills
• Checks notebooks, correct papers, and assists with administering assignments and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other positive forms of oral communication with students.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Alerts the teacher to any concerns specific to the student(s).
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Helps students with their clothing.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.

General

• Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the teacher's absence.
• Operates instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Helps the teacher create bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays.
• Collects and records the collection of money as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with snack, lunch and bathroom procedures.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Performs any duties assigned and deemed necessary by the teacher or principal

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.