What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant position at Cottonwood Valley Charter School?
Cottonwood Valley Charter School in Socorro, NM seeks one K-8 educational assistant for the 2024-25 school year.
CVCS is a 170-student K-8 program started by a group of local parents in 2001, who wanted a different educational opportunity for their children. The mission of CVCS is as follows: "Cottonwood Valley Charter School offers a rigorous academic program designed to meet the individual needs of each student while developing habits of success, civic responsibility, and global awareness. The school offers the community a parent-driven public school choice in which teachers, students, and parents are partners."
This is an incredible opportunity for the right person, as we are a small school with a supportive group of families and external community partners. Our students and families are thrilled to be at our school and we have a waiting list of over 200 students. You can read more about our school at our website: cottonwoodvalley.org or find us on Facebook.
Requirements:
TITLE OF JOB: Educational Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following: Associate degree or higher 48 hours college credit Successful paraprofessional test Bilingual recommended REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To assist classroom teachers in providing well-organized classroom environments in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist students in individual and group activities under teacher instruction (IEP) Assist teachers in preparing educational materials Assist classroom teacher in maintaining discipline Possess or obtain CPI certification Clerical work Assist students with adaptive needs Be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Perform assigned building and grounds duties Attend appropriate building and district in-service training Be able to take directions from your supervisor Professionalism and confidentiality at all times Assist in all self-help skills under the supervision of a licensed teacher Follow through on all OT/PT lessons Assist students in moving about the campus Work closely with the school nurse Assist in the area of bus loading and unloading Perform all other duties as assigned by Building Principal
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with BOE policy.
Please reach out to administrator Mark Forman with any questions at mforman@cottonwoodvalley.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25,000