Job Description
Educational Assistant (SpEd) Association of Charter School Education Services Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $25,000 - $35,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT & OVERVIEW
The Digital Arts & Technology Academy (DATA) has a student-centered, innovative, and collaborative culture focused on creativity, equity and SEL for students in grades 7-12. See our website for more details: www.datacharter.org. We look forward to hearing from experienced support professionals who enjoy working with teachers and students. WORK YEAR
Starts 7/27/26, Last day 6/4/27 167 Full days, Tuesday through Friday + 33 short Mondays from 8 am to 1 pm PAY & BENEFITS
Full-time, full year pay is $25,000 to $35,000 - based on licensure level, education, and experience. This position is full-time and eligible for the full benefits package. Insurances include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, disability, and specialty insurances for employees and their families. DATA pays 80% of the insurance premiums. For the pension benefit, employees pay 10.7% of all earnings into their retirement account, and DATA also pays 18.15% on all pay earned toward the employee's retirement account! JOB DESCRIPTION / DUTIES FOLLOWS. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
for Special Education, 2026-27: Job Description Digital Arts & Technology Academy Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Immediate Supervisor:
Special Education Coordinator SUMMARY:
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: 48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional Test 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. Provides behavior redirection strategies that align with restorative practice techniques and promote learning. Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, etc. Provides immediate and consistent interventions for students as per the IEP. Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom teacher. Shortens the time a student is out of the classroom with a plan for positive choices that enable learning to occur. Helps students focus on positive behavior and educational choices. Participates in teacher-parent conferences and meetings as requested by classroom teacher. Inputs case notes/data records in the district Student Information System. Acts as a role model in fostering students' language skills and positive behavior. Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed. Provides observation and consultation, as needed, for teachers to reduce behavior concerns in the classroom. Other duties as assigned. 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. Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others. Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals. Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information. EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
The minimum requirements for this job are as follows: Valid State Department of Education Educational Assistant licensure. Additional Substitute licensure is a plus. WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: The incumbent works with various staff members in a team environment including the administrative staff, teaching staff, and students. Frequent interactions with people in person will be necessary. Duties are primarily performed in a normal school environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation: The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping and lifting. The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee will escort students around campus. The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid. The employee must be able to move about assigned locations unaided during the work day.
