Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant - Special Ed to join their team at North Star Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.
About the Role
As an Educational Assistant - Special Ed, you will assist certified staff in delivering the instructional program. Your responsibilities will include working with individuals and small groups to reinforce material, serving as a model for students' language and behavior, preparing resource materials, operating support equipment, maintaining classroom records, and monitoring student activities in various settings. You will also support non-instructional duties, participate in teacher-parent conferences, reinforce IEP goals, train students in self-help skills, and assist with custodial skills.
About You
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet NCLB highly qualified requirements: 48 college credit hours or pass the Paraprofessional Test.
Preferred:
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
Knowledge of APS community and computer systems.
Experience with educational equipment.
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles.
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