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Educational Assistant (ISS)
$24k-34k (estimate)
Full Time
7 Days Ago
Zuni Public Schools is Hiring an Educational Assistant (ISS) Near Pueblo, NM
Job DescriptionPosition: Education Assistant
Reports to: Teacher & School Site Principal
Site: Zuni Middle School
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Contract Length: 9 month/
Salary: $19,597.50 to $34,294.57
Purpose: Works directly under the supervision of a certified teacher. Assist with the student learning that contributes to their education development and classroom behavior when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Reports to: Teacher & School Site Principal
Site: Zuni Middle School
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Contract Length: 9 month/
Salary: $19,597.50 to $34,294.57
Purpose: Works directly under the supervision of a certified teacher. Assist with the student learning that contributes to their education development and classroom behavior when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
- New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Assistant License;
- Native American Language & Culture Certification required
- Ability to develop an effective working relationship with students, staff, volunteers, parents, and community;
- Experience with computers with the ability to enter data, utilize SMART Board and Microsoft Office programs;
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned;
- Ability to communicate with students orally and in writing in English the language;
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, staff and community;
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and schedule form;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Able to perform the following essential duties, physical and mental functions and utilize the essential equipment of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Treat all students with dignity and respect;
- Support instruction using both the Zuni and English languages;
- Follow the directions of the certified teacher within the scope of the position;
- Assist certified teacher:
- with the provision of direct instructions and support in areas which have been taught utilizing a variety of methods and materials;
- Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities;
- In planning activities, developing instructional materials;
- With the preparation of instructional materials, record-keeping and or daily tasks associated with the classroom;
- With reinforcing academic behaviors to individual and/or small groups of students and monitor student(s) ability to follow directions and behavior.
- To establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences;
- With the implementation of classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time;
- Maintain charts and records related to student(s) progress;
- With the preparation of required reports accurately and in a timely fashion;
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom:
- Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to student(s) regarding behavior and/or academic performance;
- Maintain confidentiality of student records, conversations, discussions and classroom information;
- Maintain discipline in the classroom in the absence of the certified teacher for short periods of time;
- Participate in required in-service training;
- Participate in home visits with certified teacher;
- Meet New Mexico Public Education Department competencies for Paraprofessionals;
- Perform assigned duties in a timely basis.
- Frequently required to stand, talk, hear and sometime walk and sit;
- Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds; may lift up to 75 pounds with the help of another employee;
- Hand and eye coordination in operating computer, SMART Board, grading papers, and writing assignments etc.;
- Usually works on even surfaces, may walk on uneven surfaces outdoors;
- Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, attending games, assemblies etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud;
- May work in close proximity of other individuals;
- General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of records, correspondence and data.
- Ability to adjust focus from various school tools to include: (SMART boards, computer, written assignments, typed material, lab equipment, art tools and equipment, etc.).
- interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form;
- deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill;
- respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline;
- respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations;
- communicate both orally and in writing, in English;
- effectively present information and respond to questions from students; parents, peers and supervisor;
- handle stress, work under pressure of deadlines, interruptions and frustrations;
- handle difficult people and difficult situations; work on conflict resolution and problem solving;
- organize data, information and disseminate to appropriate venue.
- Operate phone, fax, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, smart board, etc.;
- Operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$24k-34k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/19/2024
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