Educational Assistant Special Education Idea B Chamisa Posting 544

Los Alamos Public Schools • White Rock, NM

59d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the special education teacher, to provide assistance to students with special education needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a special education program.
• Knowledge of: General goals and purpose of special education programs.
• Knowledge of: Student instructional and tutorial methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of: Methods and techniques used in assessing student progress.
• Knowledge of: Basic behavioral and medical conditions and symptoms.
• Knowledge of: Theories and concepts of early childhood development.
• Knowledge of: Principles and concepts of assigned academic subject matter.
• Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of providing physical and learning assistance to a variety of special education students.
• Knowledge of: Modern office and classroom practices, procedures and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• 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: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instruction.
• Ability to: Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to: Develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to: Assist adolescents in all aspects of their learning.
• Ability to: Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff and employers.
• Ability to: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, in order to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to: Perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to apply training.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license.
• License or Certificate: 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training provided by special education teacher or district staff necessary to support the needs of students with educational disabilities.
• Ensure safety of students in school and community settings.
• Implement behavior plans across multiple settings and collect data for progress monitoring.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of materials for special education instructors; set up demonstrations, materials, and equipment for classroom lectures; promote a positive learning environment.
• Assist instructors and students in the development an Individualized Education Program; monitor student activity and report on progress in the acquisition of personal and scholastic goals and objectives.
• Provide individual or group tutoring to students with disabilities in a variety of assigned areas; interpret and explain detailed instructions; assists students in the transition from "self-contained" special education classrooms to a traditional classroom as progress warrants and in accordance with instructions received from teaching or professional medical staff.
• Review 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.
• Accompany students during school hours as required; contact appropriate staff and faculty to report emergency or unusual situations.
• Implement and monitor any behavioral management plans assigned to individual students to monitor, control and report negative behavior.
• Develop, instruct and monitor daily living skills for assigned students including the use of personal hygiene items, eating utensils, proper ways to dress and other aspects of daily living encountered by a student with special needs.
• Respond to various questions and inquiries from students and parents on routine issues; refer students to instructors or professional medical staff on complex questions and issues.
• Design, implement and maintain instructional and informational materials; tutor students in the creation of these materials.
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks supporting assigned instructor; receive calls and take messages; take roll call and maintain 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees