Special Education Behavior Classroom Educational Assistant - Artesia Junior High School

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

80% of Medical/Dental Premiums Paid by the District

DATE POSTED:  April 15, 2026

BEGINNING DATE:  August 7, 2026

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate's Degree, 48 College Credit Hours, or Passage of the Para-Professional Assessment Test Preferred
• A valid New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Assistant License - Level 3

Experience: 

• Experience as an Educational Assistant is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE TEACHER WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups to affect behavior changes
• Evaluate students' needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior
• Implement behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes
• Assess crisis situations and defuse situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques
• Reinforce appropriate behaviors and redirect negative behaviors
• Provide values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences
• Implement consequences for inappropriate behavior
• With proper training, physically restrain students if necessary for safety
• Communication/Consultation
• Work with staff to develop an effective program of activities for changing unacceptable behavior of
  students
• Provide information to parents, guardians, or other care providers concerning action of student
• Ensure consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts
• Monitor physical and emotional changes in students
• Consult with teachers, support staff, and administrators to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems, and provide information as necessary concerning behavioral concerns

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal/Director of Special Education

WORK SCHEDULE:  184 Day Contract

HOW TO APPLY:  Complete the entire application ONLINE to be considered for this position.  Provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, contact number, and email address.  Resume and reference letters are optional.

REQUIREMENTS:  The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Submission

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-The Artesia Public Schools District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, creed, age, national origin, or disability in compliance with Federal and State laws.

* REFERENCE'S EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED *