SPED Educational Assistant — Student Support & Teamwork

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom. The role involves assisting licensed personnel, preparing materials, and supervising students to reinforce learning objectives.

The assistant will help with small groups, adapt to individual student needs, and maintain a positive classroom environment, including use of current instructional technology.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; AA degree or 45 college hours with required education courses.
• Possess a Level III New Mexico Educational Assistant license and a Substitute license.
• Other qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed personnel in classroom and school environment.
• Support individual and small group student activities and reinforce teacher lessons.
• Maintain student involvement and supervise independent study as directed.
• Demonstrate professionalism and be a team member; communicate effectively.
• Assist with testing and bridging activities as needed.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Technology use

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree / 45 college hours

Level III NM Educational Assistant license

Substitute license

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom. The role involves assisting licensed personnel, preparing materials, and supervising students to reinforce learning objectives.

The assistant will help with small groups, adapt to individual student needs, and maintain a positive classroom environment, including use of current instructional technology.