D-Level Special Education Educational Assistant - Roselawn Elementary

Roselawn Elementary; Artesia (NM); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Roselawn Elementary in Artesia, New Mexico is seeking a D-Level Special Education Educational Assistant for immediate start. The role provides instructional and behavioral support to students with disabilities under a certified teacher's supervision, assisting with instruction, classroom management, and personal care tasks in an inclusive setting.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, delivering small group instruction, supporting adaptive skills, and data collection for progress

Formación

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and NM PED Level 3 Educational Assistant License.
• Associate’s Degree, 48 hours college credit, or passage of ParaPro assessment is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, patience, compassion, and adaptability are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Support students with disabilities in special education and general education classrooms.
• Assist in implementing 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.
• Assist in collecting data for progress monitoring and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and staff to support learning.
• Set up and organize classroom materials and maintain a safe learning environment.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

HS Diploma or Equivalent

NM PED Level 3 Educational Assistant License

Associate degree / 48 college credits or ParaPro

Descripción del empleo

D-Level Special Education Educational Assistant - Roselawn Elementary

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE DATE POSTED: November 10, 2026 BEGINNING DATE: Immediately Job Description: Special Education Educational Assistant 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 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:

• 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:

• 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 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.

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 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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Job Details

Job ID: 5988542
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

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