Position:  Literacy/Math Interventionist Educational Assistant

Supervisor: Principal 

General Job Description:

                Under the general supervision of the principal and assigned teacher, the educational assistant performs primarily instructional tasks to meet the objectives and criteria of the specific program assignment.

                The general classification of an educational assistant may be defined as one who is available in the classroom as a second supervising adult and who works to assist students as defined by the program, performing such duties as reinforcing teacher-presented lessons and skills, reinforcing concepts previously taught, instruction in English language development, cultural presentations, and other school related functions.

                A certified school instructor, administrator, or their designee assigns the educational assistant’s duties. The supervising instructor is responsible for the supervision and yearly evaluation of the educational assistant, and for the instruction and supervision of the students in the assistant’s charge.

Work Schedule:

                Contract Days:  181

                Contract Hours: 6.5

Qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Candidate must apply for appropriate NM licsense for Educational Assistants.

Physical Requirements:

                Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 lbs), reaching, squatting, kneeling, and depending on the position performing CPI restraints as learned in training.

Performance Responsibilities:

In addition to other duties assigned by the principal or supervising teacher, the educational assistance shall:

1. Provide literacy and math interventions with grade level teacher support
2. Assist with supervising duties as assigned by administration
3. assist licensed personnel in the school environment including covering classroom when teacher is called away;
4. provide assistance with individual program materials;
5. assist licensed personnel with student discipline;
6. assist in maintaining student involvement in appropriate tasks;
7. assist with supplementary work for students & supervise independent study in the school environment;
8. help maintain cohesiveness in the school environment;
9. display a desire to work with students;
10. serve as a role model;
11. work as a member of a team;
12. communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
13. use current technology for instruction and management needs;
14. comply with state approved Code of Ethics of the education profession and with state and federal regulations.