5th Grade Educational Assistant - Classroom Support

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; New Mexico; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks an Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at David Skeet Elementary School. The role supports a 5th grade classroom, assists with lesson tasks and student supervision, and helps maintain classroom discipline and organization.

On-site, 7.5 hours per day, 194 days; salary range $27,045 to $33,728. A New Mexico Level III Educational Assistant license is required or must be obtained. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Level III Educational Assistant license from NMPED required.
• Experience assisting in elementary classrooms desirable.
• Ability to follow state and district curriculum guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher or assigned professional in delivering course objectives and outline of course of study following state and District Curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Assist teacher in implementing lesson plan; grading assignments and record keeping.
• Maintain appropriate files and records, including attendance and grade records; attach all supporting documentation; ensure confidentiality of all records and files.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes; operate audio visual equipment and office machines to prepare classroom materials.
• Provide instructional support to student, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments.

Skills

Classroom management

Early childhood development

Lesson support

Communication

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Level III Educational Assistant license (NMPED)

Job description

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks an Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at David Skeet Elementary School. The role supports a 5th grade classroom, assists with lesson tasks and student supervision, and helps maintain classroom discipline and organization.

On-site, 7.5 hours per day, 194 days; salary range $27,045 to $33,728. A New Mexico Level III Educational Assistant license is required or must be obtained. High school diploma or equivalent required.