Educational Assistant - Kindergarten

Job Status:

OPEN

Posting Number:

00068527

School Year:

2026-2027

Calendar:

Traditional

Location:

203:Dennis Chavez ES

Job Description:

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 parent-teacher conferences and home visits as requested by classroom teacher.

Essential Functions:

Duties: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of district inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

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:

The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination
• Licensure based on State Department of Education Regulation No. 90-5

Additional Info:

Salary:

G Salary Schedule

Days:

189

Hours:

6.5

Start Date:

8/3/26