Educational Assistant - Kindergarten/1st Grade Chimayo

Passing Score on ParaPro

(457);

or Passing Score on Para Educator (70% in each of the sections);

or Passing Score and completion of the Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics;

or Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 of those credits being in language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours);

or Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 of those credits being in language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours);

or Bachelor's Degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university with credits as listed above. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Certificate. Demonstrates positive attitude, interest, and motivation. NMPED EA Level III License Other qualifications determined to be necessary by the Board of Education.

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, corrects papers, and assists with the administration of 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 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 absence of the teacher. 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:

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