Job Title:  EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – SPECIAL EDUCATION

Reports To:  BUILDING PRINCIPAL

General Job Description:

Assists the teacher in Special Education classroom with daily classroom instructional and non-instructional activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutor pupils at teacher's request;
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current. Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• May escort children to and from various rooms.
• Assists in physical therapy functions.
• Assists and instructs pupils in personal hygiene, toileting, tooth brushing, and hand washing.
• Assists and instructs students with feeding skills.
• Lifts or assists with lifting students from wheelchairs to changing tables or designated areas.
• Sanitizes classroom and equipment using approved materials.
• Performs supervisory duties on school grounds as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by teacher or principal.
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate accurate and up to date information to students in a way that enhances student learning.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
• Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Be responsible for students on field trips.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Students in class(es)

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma.
2. A valid New Mexico Educational Assistant license.
3. Experience working with exceptional populations, preferred.
4. Must be able to pass employment verification.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety and Health:

• Child Abuse/Substance Abuse Workshop
• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Training

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Occasional after hour work may be required. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.                                                                        

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

• * All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding