Educational Assistant - ISS

In School Suspension

Position: Educational Assistant

Supervisor: Teacher/Principal

Position: Educational Assistant-Computer Lab / ISS supervisor

Supervisor: Teacher/Principal

Non-Exempt

General Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the principal and assigned teacher, the

educational assistant performs primarily instructional tasks to meet the objectives and

criteria of the specific program assignment. Provides instructional assistance to

individuals or groups of students in a computer lab; complementing classroom

instruction with software applications and computer technology; providing written

support and/or conveying information regarding instructional materials. The educational

assistant will also supervise the In School Suspension program. Performs work

monitoring the behavior of students assigned to in-school suspension, administers

in-school suspension programs, enforces established rules and regulations, and

reinforces instructional activities as prescribed by the referring teacher.

The general classification of an educational assistant may be defined as one who

is available in the classroom as a second supervising adult and who works to assist

students as defined by the program, performing such duties as reinforcing

teacher-presented lessons and skills, reinforcing concepts previously taught, instruction

in English language development, cultural presentations, and other school related

functions.

A certified school instructor, administrator, or their designee assigns the

educational assistant's duties. The supervising instructor is responsible for the

supervision and yearly evaluation of the educational assistant, and for the instruction

and supervision of the students in the assistant's charge.

Work Schedule:

Contract Days: 181

Contract Hours: 7 per day

Qualifications:

1. Be at least 21 years of age.

2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

3. Must be able to obtain an Educational Assistant License through the New Mexico

Public Education Department.

4. Experience in computer operation.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 lbs), reaching, squatting, kneeling,

and depending on the position performing CPI restraints as learned in training.

Performance Responsibilities:

In addition to other duties assigned by the principal or supervising teacher, the

educational assistance shall:

1. assist licensed personnel in the school environment including covering

classroom when teacher is called away;

2. provide assistance with individual program materials;

3. assist licensed personnel with student discipline;

4. assist in maintaining student involvement in appropriate tasks;

5. Instructs students for the purpose of complementing classroom instruction

with a variety of software applications and the use of computer technology.

6. Maintains computer hardware and software applications for the purpose of

ensuring availability of instructional materials.

7. Maintains computer lab equipment, work area, and manual and electronic

files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing

written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting

mandated requirements.

8. assist with supplementary work for students & supervise independent

study in the school environment;

9. help maintain cohesiveness in the school environment;

10. display a desire to work with students;

11. serve as a role model;

12. work as a member of a team;

13. communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

14. use current technology for instruction and management needs;

15. comply with state approved Code of Ethics of the education profession

and with state and federal regulations.

16. Explains in-school suspension rules and procedures to students assigned

to program. Explains expected conduct and achievement.

17. Check attendance daily and report to attendance clerk.

18. Observes and monitors students'' progress and social behavior. Discuss

behavior of students with administrators, teachers, school counselor, and

parents.

19. Check student work during suspension periods; reviews student progress;

returns students'' completed work to teacher(s).

20. Monitor and report inappropriate behavior by students to administration.