What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Educational Assistant - Artesia Public Schools position at Special Education Department?
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
80% of Medical and Dental Premiums Paid by District
DATE POSTED: October 8, 2026
BEGINNING DATE: Immediately
Job Description: Special Education Educational Assistant - Virtual Speech Language Therapy Proctor
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- New Mexico Public Education Department Level 3 Educational Assistant License
Requires Associate’s Degree, 48 hours college credit, or Passage of ParaPro Assessment
- 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 specifically proctors students as they receive virtual speech and language therapy services. It also 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 will vary but may include the following:
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
- Not typical for the role of virtual SLP proctor but may at times require the 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.
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. Current employees of the Artesia Public Schools may apply as an Internal applicant.
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. If due to a disability, you are currently unable to perform any of the job duties identified in this job description, advise the personnel department of that condition. The personnel department will make a determination whether a reasonable accommodation can be made in these job duties and procedures to address that disability.
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