Educational Assistant - Arroyos

Young World Physical Education; Arroyo Seco (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Taos Municipal School District is seeking an Educational Assistant - Arroyos to support students with special needs, under the supervision of the principal and district staff. The role involves instructional assistance, supervision, and collaboration with teachers in assigned schools in Arroyo Seco, NM.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or Para-Pro exam, and First Aid/CPR certification, plus an NM Educational Assistant License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or Para-Pro exam.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Educational Assistant License issued by NM Public Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to assess, implement curriculum and support students with special needs.
• Supervise students in groups or one-on-one, reinforcing safe behaviors and social development.
• Assist in attendance, clerical tasks, and classroom displays to keep materials current.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Provide instructional support and tutoring in large, small groups, or one-on-one sessions.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication with parents

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or Para-Pro exam

First Aid/CPR certification

Educational Assistant License (NM PED)

Job description

Educational Assistant - Arroyos

Taos Municipal School District Arroyos Del Norte Elementary - Arroyo Seco, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Taos Municipal School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5888870

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification: Non-Certified (Classified) Location: Assigned School(s)

Reports to: School Principal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Educational Assistant (177 days, 7.0 hours per day)

Salary from $25,000 subject to verification of Education and Employment history

Position Summary

The Educational Assistant performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instructions, supervision, and education of students with special needs in groups or one-on-one teacher to student situations. May work with students on an individual basis as well as small groups to complete assigned work.

Supervision and Controls over the Work

The Educational Assistants work with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the day-to-day direction of the Principal, Principal Designee, or District Designee. The EA’s work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Taos Municipal Schools district policies and procedures, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth by the collective bargaining agreement. The EA provides specific directions and oversight for supervision and/or instructional support to students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following

• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the classroom. Such assistance may be provided in special education classrooms, in regular education classrooms for special needs students, and in one-on-one or small group situations.
• May escort students in one-on-one or small groups to and from recess and playground, to and from bus location, and may be required to ride the bus with student(s).
• Assists classroom teacher with daily functions in the classroom. Attendance reports, and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping classroom displays current.
• Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• May oversee student safety by such activities as recess and playground supervision, bus duty, hallway supervision, etc. Take steps to intervene when students are not in control or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one situations.
• Documents behavior of students to assist teacher in assessing progress with education plans. Maintains, or assists in maintaining student weekly progress reports.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast or updates and changes.
• Shall perform all other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Either an associate degree or successfully passing the Para-Pro exam.
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Successful recent work experience in a field related to the position.
• Valid New Mexico State Driver’s License.
• Educational Assistant License issued by the NM Public Education Department

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• While performing the duties of this job, the educational assistant is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak. An educational assistant may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. It may be expected that an individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during their duties.
• The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues.
• May be required to break up fights.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students, exposed to student noise, and learning resource noise levels.
• The employee may be exposed to aggressive student behaviors to include biting, hitting, kicking, and throwing objects. May be required to wear and utilize safety equipment designed to minimize the risk of injury to the employee and to the student.
• The employee may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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