Educational Assistant - Kindergarten

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00057033

SCHOOL YEAR:

2023-2024

CALENDAR:

Traditional

POSTING NUMBER:

00057033

LOCATION:

285:LA MESA ES

POSITION TITLE:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - KINDERGARTEN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

• Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.
• Participates in parent-teacher conferences and home visits as requested by classroom teacher.
• 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.
• Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• 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.
• Serves as a model in developing students’ language and behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of district inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

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.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
• Experience with educational equipment preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination
• Licensure based on State Department of Education Regulation No. 90-5
• High School diploma or equivalent

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact: Kaye Bates at / [email protected]

APPLY TO:

ADDITIONAL INFO:

SALARY:

G1 SALARY SCHEDULE

DAYS:

187

HOURS:

START DATE:

August 3, 2022