SpEd EA (2 pos) 26-27 SY

Bloomfield NM•Bloomfield, NM

11h

About The Position

To provide opportunities for the teacher to attend to the individual needs of students. To provide assistance in preparing our students academically, socially, and physically to become positive, productive participants in the 21 st century. Terms of Employment: 181 contract days at 7.5 Hours

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level I Educational Assistant License.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and/or training desirable.

Responsibilities

Display a desire to work with students.
Serve as a role model.
Work as a member of a team communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Assist licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.
Respond to students as individuals.
Help maintain cohesiveness in school environment.
Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study in the school environment.
Use current technology for instructional management needs.
Assist licensed personnel with student discipline.
Assist in maintaining students’ involvement in appropriate tasks.
Provide assistance with individualized program materials.
Work under supervision of certified teacher(s), prepare for classroom activities.
Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
Assist individual children in need of special attention, i.e. diaper changing, toileting.
Guide independent study, enrichment and/or remedial work setup by the teacher(s).
Set up audiovisual equipment as directed.
Assist in drill work.
Assist with reading and/or storytelling.
Assist small groups of students in the library and other settings.
Participate in in-service training programs.
Contribute to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the District by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.
Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents and supervisors.
Report unsafe of dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.
Respond to the unique needs of the special education student.
Complete duties (playground, hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the immediate supervisor, the principal and/or the superintendent.