Educational Assistant SPED 1 on 1

Farmington Municipal Schools; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support licensed teachers and work with students in the classroom. The role focuses on helping students meet academic and social goals and providing assistance with lesson materials and activities.

The position emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and the use of classroom technology to manage instructional tasks and student engagement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• AA degree or 45 college hours including required courses.
• Possess a Substitute or related educational license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed personnel in school environment.
• Provides assistance with individual program materials.
• Assists with student discipline.
• Assists in maintaining student involvement in tasks.
• Supports group activities and supervised independent study.
• Responds to students as individuals.
• Maintains a positive school environment.
• Communicates effectively with students and staff.
• Supports instruction using current technology.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Teamwork

Technology for instruction

Student supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree or 45 college hours

New Mexico Educational Assistant license

Tools

Office software

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/ Educational Assistant

Educational Assistant

Position Purpose

To provide opportunities for the teacher to attend to the individual needs of students in the class. To provide assistance in preparing our students academically and socially for school success.

Essential Functions

• Assists licensed personnel in school environment.
• Provides assistance with individual program materials.
• Assists licensed personnel with student discipline.
• Assists in maintaining student involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Assists with supplementary work for students & supervise independent study in school environment.
• Respond to students as individuals.
• Helps maintain cohesiveness in school environment
• Displays a desire to work with students.
• Serves as a role model.
• Works as a member of a team.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Uses current technology for instruction and management needs.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of certified teacher(s) and principal.
• Assist in the preparation for program and classroom activities.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention.
• Assist with classroom instruction.
• Assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives.
• Be familiar with the teacher’s lesson plans and assist teachers in reinforcing teacher-planned lessons for the students.
• Assist with testing as needed.
• Do bridging activities in classrooms.
• Be generally familiar with textbooks and course content
• Have knowledge of the home language of the students
• Follow district and school procedures
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Performance Essential Job Duties for this position.

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 assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Qualifications Profile

High School diploma or GED. AA degree, 45 college hours which include the necessary educational courses, or passing the ParaEducator exam. Possess a Level III New Mexico Educational Assistant license and a Substitute license and any other qualifications as the Board deems appropriate.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work calendar established yearly by school board.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt