26-27 SY Pre-K Educational Assistant

Bataan Elementary School; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Deming Public Schools' Bataan Elementary School in Deming, NM seeks a 26-27 SY Pre-K Educational Assistant to support teachers and learners with special needs.

The role involves adapting instructional materials, supervising students, assisting with health and personal care as needed, and translating between English and Spanish. A high school diploma/GED and paraprofessional credentials or higher are required. The position is full-time with in-district application process.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• 48 college hours required.
• Passing the Paraprofessional test required.
• There must also be a complete application on file.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies students and adapts instructional materials to special needs.
• Assists teachers with materials preparation and activities.
• Supervises students at recess and during bus procedures.
• Translates between English and Spanish for students and staff.
• Maintains a clean, safe learning environment.
• Assists with feeding, medications, and personal care as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Oral communication

Written communication

English-Spanish translation

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours

Paraprofessional test

Complete application on file

Job description

26-27 SY Pre-K Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896155

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BEGINNING DATE: 26-27 School Year

SALARY: Grade 14e step 1

APPLICATION

IN-DISTRICT: Letter of interest through School Spring - Applicant Tracking.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT: Complete application through the School Spring - Applicant Tracking

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following:

• An associate's degree or higher.
• 48 hours college course.
• Passing the Paraprofessional test.
• There must also be a complete application on file.

Job Summary:

Provides instructional and/or general clerical assistance to teachers with special

education students in the classroom, a computer lab, and on-campus grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accompanies students and adapts instructional materials to special student needs.

May be assigned a single special needs student to attend to and assist.

May be required to perform feeding, distributing, and administering medications,

toilet assistance, diapering, wheelchair transfers, and pushing wheelchairs to classrooms.

Assists the special education teacher in the preparation of materials and activities

for classroom instruction.

Assists small groups and individual students with classroom activities and activities.

Assists the teacher in maintaining a clean, attractive, and safe learning environment.

Types, files, and duplicates materials for teacher's use.

Assists with personal care needs such as diapering, feeding children, and supervising

students according to their medical management plan.

Accompanies students to a mainstream setting, translating between English and Spanish.

Assists substitute teachers as needed.

Participates in staff meetings and in-service training activities.

May assist students with feeding, medication, and other activities of daily living.

Lifts and transfers students from and into wheelchairs.

Assists teachers with general clerical work such as filing, photocopying, word

processing etc.

Assists students in the classroom with reading, math, and other subjects.

Supervises children at recess, lunch and getting on and off the bus to ensure child

safety and that each child is accounted for.

Assists students with classroom and homework assignments.

Relieves teachers for attending professional development activities.

Reports information about a child's development and behavior to teachers.

Performs related duties as required.

Actively fosters positive relationships with all staff and the community.

Qualifications

Applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following:

An associate's degree or higher.

48 hours college course.

Passing the Paraprofessional test.

There must also be a complete application on file.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Educational and personal care needs of students with multiple needs.

Techniques, policies, and practices of child instruction.

Child discipline.

Emergency and safety procedures.

Policies and objectives of assigned programs.

Modern office practices and procedures.

School site and assigned, policies, and procedures.

Basic principles and techniques of education.

Correct English usage.

Operation of modern office equipment including PC and related software.

First aid and CPR.

Educational needs of students with multiple needs.

ABILITY TO:

Perform services required for assisting students with special needs.

Assist with student health care needs and personal hygiene.

Prepare a variety of records and reports.

Assist teachers in classroom education activities.

Supervise students at recess and entering and exiting buses.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.

Operate a variety of modern office equipment.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Perform routine clerical duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED certificate.

Educational course work and prior classroom experience in special need student

settings preferred.

Current certification in CPR and First Aid training.

Substitute teacher's license preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to

students, parents, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL