EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - PRE-K

Albuquerque Public Schools • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation: 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. Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel. 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, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed. 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities include working with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher; collecting, preparing and arranging resource material for use by certified personnel; and maintaining classroom records, preparing reports, scoring tests, processing books and managing supplies and classroom equipment as needed.

Requirements

• All candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements.
• NCLB requirements are: 48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional Test

Nice To Haves

• Preferences include experience with educational equipment, effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.
• 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, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees