Job Description

182 Days

Summary/Qualifications/Responsibilities:

This position requires that the Educational Assistant works with students who have an IEP. Services may be in General Education or Special Education classrooms. This position may require self-help needs such as diapering, feeding skills and/or escorting students to and from class or therapy. Assuring that modifications are being followed as per IEP is a requirement. This position may need to use a lift to assist students from wheelchairs to changing table.

Job Title: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Reports To: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

General :

Assists the teacher in Special Education classroom with daily classroom instructional and non-instructional activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutor pupils at teacher's request;
+ Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
+ Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
+ Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current. Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
+ May escort children to and from various rooms.
+ Assists in physical therapy functions.
+ Assists and instructs pupils in personal hygiene, toileting, tooth brushing, and hand washing.
+ Assists and instructs students with feeding skills.
+ Lifts or assists with lifting students from wheelchairs to changing tables or designated areas.
+ Sanitizes classroom and equipment using approved materials.
+ Performs supervisory duties on school grounds as assigned.
+ Performs additional duties as assigned by teacher or principal.
Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.
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Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Communicate accurate and up to date information to students in a way that enhances student learning.
+ Manage time appropriately.
+ Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers.
+ Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
+ Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
+ Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
+ Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
+ Demonstrate public relations skills.
+ Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
+ Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
+ Be responsible for students on field trips.
Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
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Supervisory Responsibilities:

Students in class(es)

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma.
+ A valid New Mexico Educational Assistant license.
+ Experience working with exceptional populations, preferred.Must be able to pass employment verification.


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Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.
* + All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding