Summary/Qualifications/Responsibilities:

• This position requires that the Educational Assistant works with students who have an IEP.
• Services may be in General Education or Special Education classrooms.
• This position may require self-help needs such as diapering, feeding skills and/or escorting students to and from class or therapy.
• Assuring that modifications are being followed as per IEP is a requirement.
• This position may need to use a lift to assist students from  wheelchairs to changing table.

• 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.

• * All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding