What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - KINDERGARTEN (SHORT TERM) (26/27 SY) position at Albuquerque Public Schools?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING NUMBER:
00067933
SCHOOL YEAR:
2026-2027
CALENDAR:
Traditional
POSTING NUMBER:
00067933
LOCATION:
348:SANDIA BASE ES
POSITION TITLE:
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - KINDERGARTEN (SHORT TERM) (26/27 SY)
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
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Mary Salazar at / massegee@aps.edu
APPLY TO:
Apply online: www.aps.edu, APS Careers, Apply On-Line, Classified Application To be eligible for an interview, you must update application to include specific position of interest.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY:
G SALARY SCHEDULE
DAYS:
189
HOURS:
6.5
START DATE:
08/01/2026