In School Suspension 

 

 

Position:  Educational Assistant

 

Supervisor: Teacher/Principal 

 

Position: Educational Assistant-Computer Lab / ISS supervisor
Supervisor: Teacher/Principal
Non-Exempt

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. Provides instructional assistance to
individuals or groups of students in a computer lab; complementing classroom
instruction with software applications and computer technology; providing written
support and/or conveying information regarding instructional materials. The educational
assistant will also supervise the In School Suspension program. Performs work
monitoring the behavior of students assigned to in-school suspension, administers
in-school suspension programs, enforces established rules and regulations, and
reinforces instructional activities as prescribed by the referring teacher.
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: 7 per day

 

Qualifications:
1. Be at least 21 years of age.
2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Must be able to obtain an Educational Assistant License through the New Mexico
Public Education Department.
4. Experience in computer operation.

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. 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. Instructs students for the purpose of complementing classroom instruction
with a variety of software applications and the use of computer technology.
6. Maintains computer hardware and software applications for the purpose of
ensuring availability of instructional materials.
7. Maintains computer lab equipment, work area, and manual and electronic
files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing
written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting
mandated requirements.
8. assist with supplementary work for students & supervise independent
study in the school environment;
9. help maintain cohesiveness in the school environment;
10. display a desire to work with students;
11. serve as a role model;
12. work as a member of a team;
13. communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
14. use current technology for instruction and management needs;
15. comply with state approved Code of Ethics of the education profession
and with state and federal regulations.
16. Explains in-school suspension rules and procedures to students assigned
to program. Explains expected conduct and achievement.

17. Check attendance daily and report to attendance clerk.
18. Observes and monitors students' progress and social behavior. Discuss
behavior of students with administrators, teachers, school counselor, and
parents.
19. Check student work during suspension periods; reviews student progress;
returns students' completed work to teacher(s).
20. Monitor and report inappropriate behavior by students to administration.