Educational Assistant - Kindergarten/1st Grade Abiquiu

instructional assistant working in the Kindergartenm classroommust have a Level III Educational Assistant LicenseTo obtain must have a minimum of an AA degree or hours or taken the Para Professional Educators exam.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Certificate.Demonstrates positive attitude, interest, and motivation.NMPED EA Level III LicenseOther qualifications determined to be necessary by the Board of Education.REPORTS TO: TeacherJOB GOAL: To assist the teacher(s) in achieving teaching objectives and managing the classroom.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:EDUCATIONALWorks with individual, small, and large groups of students to reinforce learning and enhance skills,Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and assists with the administration of 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 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.GENERALServes as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher.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.Assist 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 principalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.