EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL EDUCATION (SES) at Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, Special Education

Industry

Education Management

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
  • Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
  • Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Experience with educational equipment preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age, and must meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements.

NCLB requirements are:

  • 48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional Test
Responsibilities

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
  • Serves as a model in developing students’ language and behavior.
  • Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.
  • Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students.
  • Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed.
  • Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc.
  • Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc.
  • Participates in teacher-parent conferences and meetings as requested by classroom teacher.
  • Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom teacher.
  • Trains students in self-help skills including eating, toileting, hygiene, behavior management and academic skills.
  • Assists with custodial skills of students including lifting, positioning and adaptive equipment maintenance using established procedures.
  • Escorts students to other locations on campus and off campus with the approval of classroom teacher.
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