EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT NM PRE K

JOB STATUS

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER

00068453

SCHOOL YEAR:

2026-2027

CALENDAR:

Traditional

POSTING NUMBER

00068453

LOCATION:

273:

HODGIN ES POSITION TITLE

EDUCATIONAL

ASSISTANT

NM

PRE K JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include: Wworking with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher Collecting, preparing and arranging resource material for use by certified personnel Maintaining classroom records, preparing reports, scoring tests, processing books and managing supplies and classroom equipment as needed. Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation: Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher. Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior. Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel. Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students. Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed. Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc. Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc. Participates in teacher-parent conferences and meetings as requested by classroom teacher. Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom teacher. Trains students in self-help skills including eating, toileting, hygiene, behavior management and academic skills. Assists with custodial skills of students including lifting, positioning and adaptive equipment maintenance using established procedures. Escorts students to other locations on campus and off campus with the approval of classroom teacher.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Preferences include: Experience with educational equipment Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills Interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or agree to take 6 credit hours annually towards an Associate's in ECE. All candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age, and must meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements.

NCLB requirements are:

48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional Test

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact:

Tonya McCullough at 5058819855 / mccullough_to@aps.edu

APPLY TO

APPLY ONLINE:

WWW.APS.EDU, APS

Jobs, Classified Application. In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

ADDITIONAL INFO

SALARY:

G SALARY SCHEDULE DAYS

189

HOURS:

6.5

START DATE:

08/03/26