Educational Assistant - Library ETS FY 25/26 Job at Espanola Schools in Espanola

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Development (GED) Certificate.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, interest, and motivation.
• Other qualifications determined to be necessary by the Board of Education.

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Level III Educational Assistant license.
• Must have a minimum of an AA degree or be able to pass the Para Pro Exam.

REPORTS TO: Teacher

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher(s) in achieving teaching objectives and managing the classroom.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

EDUCATIONAL:

• Works with individual, small and large groups of students to reinforce learning and enhance skills.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and assists with administering assignments and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other positive forms of oral communication with students.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Alerts the teacher to any concerns specific to the student(s).
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Helps students with their clothing.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.

GENERAL:

• Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the teacher's absence.
• Operates instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Helps the teacher create bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays.
• Collects and records the collection of money as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with snack, lunch, and bathroom procedures.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Performs any duties assigned and deemed necessary by the teacher or principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.