2025-2026 SY: Educational Assistant - Paraprofessional - Library

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Works alongside and assists certified school personnel in the performance of their duties and works under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program. (The certified person retains responsibilities for instruction and supervision of pupils in his or her charge and shall not delegate to an aide sole responsibility for the performance of any of the following duties).

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
New Mexico licensure and any other requirements specified by State Department of Education.
Minimum: Level III Licensure based on Public Education Department Regulation. Or the ability to obtain such.
Ability to comply with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
Ability to articulate and facilitate the implementation of the mission and values of the Santa Fe Public Schools.
Ability to safeguard confidentiality of privileged information.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in -person and on the telephone.
Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Responsibilities

Assists licensed personnel in the school environment.
Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior.
Collect, prepare and arrange resource material for use by certified personnel or as directed by the teacher.
Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students
Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manage supplies and classroom equipment as needed. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.
Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc.
Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc.
Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.