Atsa Biyaazh Community School Educational Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Complies with and supports all Shiprock Associated Schools' policies and procedures. Integrates the school philosophy and mission statement into the area of work. Works with small groups and selected individuals to reinforce the teacher's instructions. Assists in managing the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment. Works productively with colleagues, parents, students, and community members. Recognizes students' diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept. Assists with the special education teacher(s) to design and implement students' IEP of special needs student assigned to the classroom. Demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate. Assists in lesson preparation, materials, and equipment. Assists teachers in obtaining pictures, books, charts and preparing classroom displays. Assists the teachers in school and classroom management. Assumes responsibility for obtaining professional development by participating in workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. Uses current technology for instruction and management purposes. Leaves adequate preparations for a substitute teacher, when needed. Models appropriate behavior within the context of the school. Performs other duties as assigned, within your scope of practice. MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Entry level position. Education: 30 college credit hours. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications: Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills. Ability to effectively work with Native American students in meeting their educational needs. Must have a current Level 1 New Mexico Educational Assistant License. Must score a proficient level in both Reading and Math on the STAR Test. Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines. Must have or able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and a Navajo Nation food handler's permit. Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record. Must pass federal background check required per 25 C.F.R. Part 63 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AA degree from an accredited institution. Bilingual (Diné/English). ENVIRONMENT The physical demand and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues. May be required to move light furniture. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak. Employee may require performing extensive work at a computer display terminal. May be required to break up fights. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and waste while performing duties in life skills, multi-handicapped, and some one-on-one situations. The employee may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students. Overnight travel may be required. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. May be required to stand for long periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in the Governing School Board approved SASI policies and procedures. Mental Demands: There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.