D-Level Special Education Educational Assistant w/ Healthcare Experience Preferred- District

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE

80% OF MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID BY DISTRICT

DATE POSTED:  May 5, 2026

BEGINNING DATE:  August 7, 2026

Job Description:  Special Education Educational Assistant

                            (Experience in Healthcare Preferred - ability and willingness to obtain School Health Assistant License)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• New Mexico Public Education Department Educational Assistant License or Able to Obtain License

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, compassion, and adaptability in working with diverse student needs

Position Summary:

The Special Education Educational Assistant provides instructional and behavioral support to students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified special education teacher. This role involves assisting with academic instruction, classroom management, and personal care tasks to ensure students' success in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Educational Assistant

• Support students with disabilities in both special education and general education classrooms.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction as needed.
• Support students with adaptive skills, including personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and toileting.
• Monitor and assist with students' behavioral and social development.
• Utilize positive behavior reinforcement strategies and assist in implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and transportation if necessary.
• Assist in collecting data for progress monitoring and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to support student learning.
• Set up and organize classroom materials, prepare instructional activities, and maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator.

School Health Assistant 

• A School Health Assistant license authorizes a trained individual assists the public education department licensed school registered nurse with the implementation of the school health program, by providing delegated nursing services in the health room, including health screening, assisting with the administration of medications, basic first aid procedures, maintenance of student health records, and maintenance of a clean and orderly health room. The school health assistant may also perform nursing tasks as appropriately delegated by the public education department licensed registered nurse for the care of individual students with special needs, including diapering, range of motion exercises, and feeding assistance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to assist students with mobility challenges, including transferring in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive seating.
• Capacity to perform physical interventions when necessary to ensure student safety.
• Sufficient vision and hearing abilities to monitor student behavior and academic progress.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and adapt to physically demanding situations.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a school setting, including classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and other campus areas.
• Exposure to various student behaviors, including potential physical aggression.
• May require attending field trips, school events, or community outings with students.

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

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 Report

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

*REFERENCE'S E-MAIL ADDRESSES REQUIRED*