Job Title:  EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

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.

* All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding