Educational Assistant General Education Pinon Posting 629

Los Alamos Public Schools • White Rock, NM

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position provides responsible assistance in preparing materials for educational instructors, setting up demonstrations, tutoring students, and performing clerical duties for assigned instructors. The role involves supporting a positive learning environment and assisting teachers with various classroom tasks.

Requirements

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year instructional support experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, mandated Educational Assistant license and Substitute Teacher license as may be required by the District or State of New Mexico.
• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of an instructional program.
• Knowledge of student instructional and tutorial techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and concepts of assigned academic subject matter.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of theories and concepts of early childhood development.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in assessing student programs.
• Knowledge of general goals and purpose of education programs.
• Knowledge of discipline strategies.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide support to instructors and students to promote a positive learning environment.
• Ability to provide responsible assistance in the preparation of materials and lessons.
• Ability to provide assistance and tutor students in an assigned area.
• Ability to monitor student progress and confer with instructors.
• Ability to administer, correct, and record test results.
• Ability to work with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ages and academic abilities.
• Ability to serve as liaison among students, tutors and instructors.
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical functions in support of assigned instructor.
• Ability to respond to a variety of requests from students and teachers.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Ability to operate various office equipment including computers, copiers, faxes and other machinery.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the preparation of materials for educational instructors; set up demonstrations, materials, and equipment for classroom lectures; promote a positive learning environment.
• Provide tutoring and other assistance to students in a variety of areas; interpret and explain detailed instructions; monitor student progress and report to instructors.
• Assist the teacher in evaluating students; assist in preparing teaching materials and learning activities, as directed; proofread and mark student papers; provide updates on student progress.
• Review student assignments, correct homework; as directed, administer tests to students to complete lesson plans.
• Oversee classroom activities in the absence of an instructor and during recess, lunch and other special events; assist in maintaining classroom and school disciplinary procedures.
• Perform record keeping activities; take attendance and maintain attendance records; fill out forms and applications as required.
• Respond to various questions and inquiries from students and parents on routine issues; refer students to instructors for complex questions and issues.
• Design, implement and maintain instructional and informational materials; tutor students in the creation of project materials and reports.
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks supporting assigned instructor; take roll call and keep student attendance records; duplicate materials; assemble notebooks and handouts; return reviewed homework assignments, reports and tests to students.
• Perform custodial duties in the classroom to maintain a clean and safe environment; clean desks, tables and chairs; set up and assemble materials for projects.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, copier, fax or other equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• New Mexico Public Educational Department Licensure (NM PED) - This position requires licenses from NM PED, you will pay the fees by credit card or debit card and you will pay $50.00 if you apply for both licenses within the same online licensure application, or total of $100.00 if you apply for them separately. Los Alamos Public Schools Human Resources will provide you with all the information you need to apply for the licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED