What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Instructional Assistant position at Gadsden Independent School District (NM)?
JOB
**Attention to all instructional assistant applicants**To qualify for instructional assistant positions, candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Passing score on the ParaPro exam (457)orMinimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those credits dedicated to language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours).Assist in the implementation of a voluntary, quality, Pre-K program that aligns with the New Mexico Early Childhood Program Standards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Other duties may be assigned. Follows National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs serving children from birth through eight years of age. Assists the certified teacher in implementing an instructional program which meets the total developmental needs of children (e.g. physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs) and includes health care, nutrition, safety, and multicultural sensitivity. Also, assists the certified teacher during home visits and parent teacher conferences. Promotes Pre-K education and assists in recruitment of students for Pre-K programming. Assists the teacher in planning and implementing parent meetings and events such as “Literacy Night”, “Family Math Night”, “Science Night”, etc. Attends scheduled parent meetings, staff meetings, professional development training, etc. Communicates effectively with other staff members, parents, and students. Assists in locating or creating appropriate learning materials. Assists the teacher in supervising students while on site or on field trip(s). Works as a team member to effectively facilitate the total operation of program goals and objectives. Displays a desire and enthusiasm for working with young children. Compiles with local, state, and federal policies, rules, and regulations. Uses time effectively; is punctual and has good attendance. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Maintains emotional control under stress. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
**Attention to all instructional assistant applicants**To qualify for instructional assistant positions, candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Passing score on the ParaPro exam (457)orMinimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those credits dedicated to language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours).Assist in the implementation of a voluntary, quality, Pre-K program that aligns with the New Mexico Early Childhood Program Standards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Other duties may be assigned. Follows National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs serving children from birth through eight years of age. Assists the certified teacher in implementing an instructional program which meets the total developmental needs of children (e.g. physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs) and includes health care, nutrition, safety, and multicultural sensitivity. Also, assists the certified teacher during home visits and parent teacher conferences. Promotes Pre-K education and assists in recruitment of students for Pre-K programming. Assists the teacher in planning and implementing parent meetings and events such as “Literacy Night”, “Family Math Night”, “Science Night”, etc. Attends scheduled parent meetings, staff meetings, professional development training, etc. Communicates effectively with other staff members, parents, and students. Assists in locating or creating appropriate learning materials. Assists the teacher in supervising students while on site or on field trip(s). Works as a team member to effectively facilitate the total operation of program goals and objectives. Displays a desire and enthusiasm for working with young children. Compiles with local, state, and federal policies, rules, and regulations. Uses time effectively; is punctual and has good attendance. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Maintains emotional control under stress. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
