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Position Type:Support Staff/Educational AssistantDate Posted:2/4/2026Location:Nizhoni Elementary SchoolPosition:Educational AssistantSupervisor:PrincipalWork Site:Assigned SchoolSummary:Support and assist teachers in providing educational opportunities for student growth and learning, and to prepare students academically, socially and physically. Support educational opportunities for all students.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Work under the supervision of the certified teacher and assist in classroom activities.Maintain professional relationships and work cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.Maintain professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service in educational activities and self-selected professional growth.Assist in maintaining student's involvement in appropriate tasks.Provide information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.Work with small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.Guide independent study, enrichment and/or remedial work introduced or prepared by the teacher(s).Assist in maintaining student's involvement in all academics and activities.Assist students in small groups and large groups in all settings.Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents and supervisors.Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.Respond to the unique needs of all students.Assist in maintaining student(s) interaction with the teacher and peers.Assist with personal care responsibilities (may include, but not limited to):o Assist student(s) with eatingo Assist student(s) with personal hygieneo Assist student(s) with mobility, moving from one location to anothero Assist student(s) with non-instructional activity, i.e. recess, assemblies, field trips, etc.Complete and comply with all required training annually.Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure.Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local, state and federal laws.Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession.Perform substitute duties until a licensed substitute is available.Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDNM PED Educational Assistant License Level 3, or willing to move to Level 3 within first year of employmentKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Din language, culture and history preferredPhysical/Job Requirements:Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.Safety and Health:Knowledge of universal hygiene precautionsCompleted and cleared background checkPass drug test if required for positionKnowledge and compliance with district and school Safety PlansEquipment/Material Handled:Materials relevant to job responsibilitiesValid driver license and insurable by district if necessaryWork Environment:Various degrees of noise, temperature and air qualityWork interruptionsFlexibilitySelf-motivatedCompletion of job assignments without direct supervisionTerm of Employment:Non-Exempt