Educational Assistant (EA) SPED Life skills
Zuni Public School District, Zuni, NM, United States
Educational Assistant (EA)
Works directly under the supervision of a certified teacher. Assists with students' learning that contributes to their education development and classroom behavior when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 with the 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 the language
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
Essential Duties:
Treat all students with dignity and respect
Follow the directions of the certified teacher within the scope of the position
Assist certified teacher with: Provision of direct instruction and support in areas which have been taught utilizing a variety of methods and materials; Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities; In planning activities, developing instructional materials; With the preparation of instructional materials, record-keeping and or daily tasks associated with the classroom; With reinforcing academic behaviors to individual and/or small groups of students and monitor student(s) ability to follow directions and behavior.
Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences
Assist with the implementation of classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time
Maintain charts and records related to student(s) progress
Assist with the preparation of required reports accurately and in a timely fashion
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom
Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to student(s) 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
Physical Functions:
Frequently required to stand, talk, hear and sometime walk and sit
Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds; may lift up to 75 pounds with the help of another employee
Hand and eye coordination in operating computer, computer panel, grading papers, and writing assignments etc.
Usually works on even surfaces, may walk on uneven surfaces outdoors
Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, attending games, assemblies etc.)
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
May work in close proximity of other individuals
General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of records, correspondence and data
Ability to adjust focus from various school tools to include: (computer, computer panel, written assignments, typed material, lab equipment, art tools and equipment, etc.)
Mental Functions:
Must be able to: Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form
Deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill
Respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline
Respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations
Communicate verbally and in writing in English
Effectively present information and respond to questions from students; parents, peers and supervisor
Handle stress, work under pressure of deadlines, interruptions and frustrations
Handle difficult people and difficult situations; work on conflict resolution and problem solving
Organize data, information and disseminate to appropriate venue
Essential Equipment:
Operate phone, fax, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, computer panel, etc.
Operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver's license
Works directly under the supervision of a certified teacher. Assists with students' learning that contributes to their education development and classroom behavior when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 with the 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 the language
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
Essential Duties:
Treat all students with dignity and respect
Follow the directions of the certified teacher within the scope of the position
Assist certified teacher with: Provision of direct instruction and support in areas which have been taught utilizing a variety of methods and materials; Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities; In planning activities, developing instructional materials; With the preparation of instructional materials, record-keeping and or daily tasks associated with the classroom; With reinforcing academic behaviors to individual and/or small groups of students and monitor student(s) ability to follow directions and behavior.
Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences
Assist with the implementation of classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time
Maintain charts and records related to student(s) progress
Assist with the preparation of required reports accurately and in a timely fashion
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom
Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to student(s) 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
Physical Functions:
Frequently required to stand, talk, hear and sometime walk and sit
Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds; may lift up to 75 pounds with the help of another employee
Hand and eye coordination in operating computer, computer panel, grading papers, and writing assignments etc.
Usually works on even surfaces, may walk on uneven surfaces outdoors
Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, attending games, assemblies etc.)
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
May work in close proximity of other individuals
General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of records, correspondence and data
Ability to adjust focus from various school tools to include: (computer, computer panel, written assignments, typed material, lab equipment, art tools and equipment, etc.)
Mental Functions:
Must be able to: Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form
Deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill
Respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline
Respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations
Communicate verbally and in writing in English
Effectively present information and respond to questions from students; parents, peers and supervisor
Handle stress, work under pressure of deadlines, interruptions and frustrations
Handle difficult people and difficult situations; work on conflict resolution and problem solving
Organize data, information and disseminate to appropriate venue
Essential Equipment:
Operate phone, fax, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, computer panel, etc.
Operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver's license