Educational Assistant (EA) SPED Life skills

Position Type:Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted:10/8/2025Location:Zuni Middle SchoolAdditional Information: Show/HideJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Educational Assistant (EA)Reports to: Teacher & School Site PrincipalSite: Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary SchoolFLSA Status: Non-exemptContract Length: 9 monthsSalary: $21,498.75 to $35,490.65 depending up experience and educationPurpose: Works directly under the supervision of a certified teacher. Assists with students' learning that contributes to their education development and classroom behavior when necessary.Minimum Qualifications:New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Assistant License;Native American Language & Culture Certification preferredAbility to develop an effective working relationship with students, staff, volunteers, parents, and community;Experience with computers with the ability to enter data, utilize technology and Microsoft Office programs;Ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned;Ability to communicate with students orally and in writing in English the language;Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, staff and community;Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and schedule form;Ability to maintain confidentiality;Able to perform the following essential duties, physical and mental functions and utilize the essential equipment of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Essential Duties:Treat all students with dignity and respect;Follow the directions of the certified teacher within the scope of the position;Assist certified teacher with:Provision of direct instruction and support in areas which have been taught utilizing a variety of methods and materials;Manage multiple projects, schedules and student activities;In planning activities, developing instructional materials;With the preparation of instructional materials, record-keeping and or daily tasks associated with the classroom;With reinforcing academic behaviors to individual and/or small groups of students and monitor student(s) ability to follow directions and behavior.Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences;Assist with the implementation of classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time;Maintain charts and records related to student(s) progress;Assist with the preparation of required reports accurately and in a timely fashion;Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom:Provide immediate, corrective and/or positive feedback to student(s) regarding behavior and/or academic performance;Maintain confidentiality of student records, conversations, discussions and classroom information;Maintain discipline in the classroom in the absence of the certified teacher for short periods of time;Participate in required in-service training;Participate in home visits with certified teacher;Meet New Mexico Public Education Department competencies for Paraprofessionals;Perform other assigned duties in a timely basis.Physical Functions:Frequently required to stand, talk, hear and sometime walk and sit;Occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds; may lift up to 75 pounds with the help of another employee;Hand and eye coordination in operating computer, computer panel, grading papers, and writing assignments etc.;Usually works on even surfaces, may walk on uneven surfaces outdoors;Exposed to various degrees of noises (talking, attending games, assemblies etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud;May work in close proximity of other individuals;General vision, corrected to 20/20, reads a multitude of records, correspondence and data.Ability to adjust focus from various school tools to include: (computer, computer panel, written assignments, typed material, lab equipment, art tools and equipment, etc.).Mental Functions:Must be able to:Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form;Deal with students and parents in such a way to maintain their goodwill;Respond appropriately to student behavior and discipline;Respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations;Communicate verbally and in writing in English;Effectively present information and respond to questions from students; parents, peers and supervisor;Handle stress, work under pressure of deadlines, interruptions and frustrations;Handle difficult people and difficult situations; work on conflict resolution and problem solving;Organize data, information and disseminate to appropriate venue.Essential Equipment:* Operate phone, fax, computer, scanner, printer, calculator, computer panel, etc.;* Operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver's license.