About this role
Roswell Independent School District Job Description Job Title: EDUCATOR FELLOWS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRE-K-12 EDFELLOWS) Reports To: TEACHER/PRINCIPAL General Job Description: Assist with instructional support and classroom management for individuals and small groups of students. Interact with immediate supervisor, teachers and parents. Assume responsibility for tasks under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Work toward a Bachelor's degree and employment in the field of education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Display a desire to work with students.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Assist licensed personnel in school environment when individual differences are respected.
• Respond to students as individuals.
• Help maintain cohesiveness in school environment.
• Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study in the school environment.
• Use current technology for instructional management needs.
• Assist in maintaining students' involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Provide assistance with individualized program materials.
• May assist students with personal hygiene activities such as toileting, diapering, and other personal care activities.
• Assist the teacher in compilation of educational materials, bulletin boards, and work centers.
• Work under supervision of certified teacher(s), prepare for classroom activities.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention.
• Guide independent study, enrichment and/or remedial work setup by the teacher(s).
• Assist with reading and/or storytelling.
• Assist small groups of students in the library and other settings.
• Participate in required professional development.
• Contribute to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the district by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.
• Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.
• May be asked to be in charge of the classroom for brief periods of time.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Report to work on time and work no less than 7 hours per day.
• Work independently with very little supervision.
• Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by your immediate supervisor.
• Three-year commitment upon completion of program
Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED, additional education and/or training desirable.
• Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level III Educational Assistance license.
• Valid Driver's license and Car Insurance (if traveling from site to site.)
• Be enrolled or eligible to enroll in required coursework (minimum of 9 credit hours per year).
Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district. Page 1 of 2 Roswell Independent School District EDUCATOR FELLOWS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (PRE-K-12 EDFELLOWS) Safety and Health: Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.) Equipment/Material Handled: Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed. 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 assignments without direct supervision. After hours work may be required. May work under stressful conditions on occasion. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board