EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

•SPECIAL ED

•SESS 2

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00070502

SCHOOL YEAR:

2026-2027

CALENDAR:

Traditional

POSTING NUMBER

00070502

LOCATION:

315:

MONTEZUMA ES

POSITION TITLE:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

•SPECIAL ED

•SESS 2 JOB

DESCRIPTION

Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.

Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.

Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Experience with educational equipment preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

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