Classroom Support Specialist

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support teachers by attending to individual student needs and assisting with academic and social preparation for school success.

Responsibilities include aiding licensed personnel, handling classroom materials, supporting small groups, reinforcing lessons, monitoring student engagement, and using technology for instructional tasks. A High School diploma/GED and NM licenses are required; supervision will be provided by certified staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or higher required.
• AA degree or 45 college hours including required courses, or passing ParaEducator exam.
• Level III NM Educational Assistant license and Substitute license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed personnel in school environment.
• Support with individual program materials and student needs.
• Assist with student discipline and supervision.
• Help students with small groups to reinforce material.
• Assist in classroom instruction and testing as needed.
• Be familiar with teacher lesson plans and reinforce lessons.
• Follow district procedures and use technology for instruction.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Student support

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree / 45 college hours

Level III NM Educational Assistant license

Substitute license

Tools

Office equipment use

Basic computer skills

Job description

Farmington Municipal Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support teachers by attending to individual student needs and assisting with academic and social preparation for school success.

Responsibilities include aiding licensed personnel, handling classroom materials, supporting small groups, reinforcing lessons, monitoring student engagement, and using technology for instructional tasks. A High School diploma/GED and NM licenses are required; supervision will be provided by certified staff.