Educational Assistant

Choir/Theater SY 2024-2025

Job Description

The educational assistant for band will provide support to the Music/Dranma program with specific responsibilities for providing accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; assisting with classroom clerical tasks; and serving as an instructional resource for students and teachers in the area of fine arts.

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.

Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and certified as an NMPED Educational Assistant. Must possess the physical dexterity and educational ability to play the piano.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 lbs), reaching, squatting, and kneeling.

Performance Responsibilities:

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

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