Ed Asst - SPED Low Incident (16-061)

Alamogordo Public Schools; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamogordo Public Schools is seeking an Education Assistant for SPED Low Incidence at Sunset Hills Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports students with special needs in a well-organized classroom and follows district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with feeding and mobility, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with staff, parents, and healthcare professionals to support instructional goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 48 college credits preferred.
• Ability to obtain Level III Assistant licensure (appropriate college credits or pass test for licensure).
• Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to SPED students including, but not limited to, spoon/tube feeding (consult with SLP for individual needs), lifting and positioning, signs/symptoms of infection or suctioning, diaper changing and toileting.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents/guardians, staff, and supervisors.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Reading & Writing

Facility with routine information

Ability to write letters/memos

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits preferred

Level III Assistant licensure eligibility

Tools

Audio visual equipment

Office machines

Computer data entry

Job description

Alamogordo Public Schools

Human Resources Department

Street Address: 1211 Hawaii Ave. Building A, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 650, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88311-0650

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

www.alamogordoschools.org

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Education Assistant - SPED Low Incidence - Sunset Hills Elementary School

Date of Notice: May 29, 2026

Classified Position - Assistant

Vacancy #: 16-061

Job Snapshot: To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 48 college credits preferred
• Ability to obtain Level III Assistant licensure (appropriate college credits or pass test for licensure)
• Experience working with students preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to provide services to special education students including, but not limited to, spoon/tube feeding (consult with child's SLP for individual needs), lifting and positioning, signs/symptoms of child needing suctioning and when to notify the school nurse, signs/symptoms of colostomy infection and when to notify the school nurse, signs/symptoms of tracheostomy concerns and when to notify the school nurse, and proper technique for diaper changing and toileting.
• Computer data entry/word processing skills preferable
• Knowledge of spelling and proper grammar
• Ability to read and interpret routine information
• Ability to operate audio visual equipment and office machines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information and records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and supervisors/administrators
• Ability to write simple letters, memos, notes, or instructions
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements

Position Available

2026-27 School Year

Salary

Nine months (185 days) per contract year and appropriate placement on the Educational Assistant Salary Schedule. The work calendar is subject to change based on any Board approved revisions that may or may not be Permanent.

Reference

Alamogordo Public Schools Salary and Work Day Calendar

Conditions of Employment

Ability to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and, upon an offer of employment, complete an Employee's Statement of Health and submit to a functional capacity evaluation at the District's expense to determine ability to perform job-related functions and fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background, criminal, and reference investigations.

The Alamogordo Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, handicap, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid, and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of PL 92-112, and the Age Discrimination Act may be referred to the Superintendent of the Alamogordo Public Schools.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, and other aspects of employment. The law also requires that covered entities provide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with necessary, reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship. It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed.