Roswell Independent School District
Job Description
Job Title: EDUCATOR FELLOWS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRE-K-12 EDFELLOWS)
Reports To: TEACHER/PRINCIPAL
General Job Description:
Assist with instructional support and classroom management for individuals and small groups of students. Interact with immediate supervisor, teachers and parents. Assume responsibility for tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Work toward a Bachelor's degree and employment in the field of education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Display a desire to work with students.
- Work as a member of a team.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Assist licensed personnel in school environment when individual differences are respected.
- Respond to students as individuals.
- Help maintain cohesiveness in school environment.
- Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study in the school environment.
- Use current technology for instructional management needs.
- Assist in maintaining students' involvement in appropriate tasks.
- Provide assistance with individualized program materials.
- May assist students with personal hygiene activities such as toileting, diapering, and other personal care activities.
- Assist the teacher in compilation of educational materials, bulletin boards, and work centers.
- Work under supervision of certified teacher(s), prepare for classroom activities.
- Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
- Assist individual children in need of special attention.
- Guide independent study, enrichment and/or remedial work setup by the teacher(s).
- Assist with reading and/or storytelling.
- Assist small groups of students in the library and other settings.
- Participate in required professional development.
- Contribute to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the district by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.
- Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.
- May be asked to be in charge of the classroom for brief periods of time.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
- Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Report to work on time and work no less than 7 hours per day.
- Work independently with very little supervision.
- Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by your immediate supervisor.
- Three-year commitment upon completion of program
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED, additional education and/or training desirable.
- Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level III Educational Assistance license.
- Valid Driver's license and Car Insurance (if traveling from site to site.)
- Be enrolled or eligible to enroll in required coursework (minimum of 9 credit hours per year).
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.
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Roswell Independent School District
EDUCATOR FELLOWS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRE-K-12 EDFELLOWS)
Safety and Health:
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)
Equipment/Material Handled:
Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.
Work Environment:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hours work may be required. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.
Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be established by the Board