Educational Assistant - Special Educatio CVMS

Espanola Valley High School; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Espanola Public Schools at Espanola Valley High School is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students in the Special Education program. The role involves assisting with daily activities, supervising during meals and transitions, and collaborating with the special education team to provide emotional and physical support.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and an AA degree or Para Pro certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal skills essential for daily interaction with students, families and staff.
• AA degree or Para Pro certification satisfies educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily activities and schoolwork under the supervision of the teacher.
• Support students during transitions, meals, restroom, and recreation as assigned.
• Monitor student progress and report concerns to the special education staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold district policies in all interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school graduate or GED

AA degree or Para Pro

NMPED Level III EA licensure

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Educatio CVMS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973087

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Educational Assistant - Special Education

Work Unit/Location: EVHS

Reports to: Teacher and Principal

Supervises: assigned students

Contract Length: 163

Pay Schedule: Educational Assistant

Overtime Status: Must be approved

Hours: 7:21 a.m.- 3:45 p.m.

Union Status: Union

Licensure: NMPED Level III Educational Assistant

General Job Function: To work closely with one or a few disabled pupils on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain as full benefits from the district’s special education program as possible.

Education/Training/Experience

• High school graduate minimum or GED
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• AA degree or Para Pro Exam

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• Prefer prior work with special education children
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard office equipment and vehicle for district travel. A district car may be used or if the employee uses his/her vehicle mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to walk, talk, and listen. Frequently is required to stand and sit. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Light lifting at times.

Environmental Conditions:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as moving from room to room and using the restroom.
• Assists the student(s) to whom assigned with eating
• Under supervision of the special education teacher works with the student(s) to whom assigned to complete any school work.
• Accompanies the student(s) to whom assigned any time the student leaves the special education classroom.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student (s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Hears the student (s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
• Greets the student (s) daily upon the student’s arrival to school and accompanies the student (s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement
• Accompanies and assists student(s) in recreation and leisure activities and instruction (i.e...Swimming, bowling, field trips, etc).
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Educational

• Works with individual, small and large groups of students to reinforce learning and enhance skills,
• Checks notebooks, correct papers, and assists with the administration of assignments and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other positive forms of oral communication with students.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Alerts the teacher to any concerns specific to the student(s).
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Helps students with their clothing.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

General

• Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher.
• Operates instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Helps the teacher create bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays.
• Collects and records the collection of money as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with snack, lunch and bathroom procedures.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.

Performs all duties assigned and deemed necessary by the teacher or principal

Specific Job Requirements

• Must possess and utilize excellent team-building skills.
• Must accept delegated responsibilities willingly.
• Just be able to work under occasional stress.
• Must be familiar with child restraining methods, first aid and CPR and capable of utilizing child restraint, if necessary

Personal Accountability

• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/special application,
• Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Passing Score on ParaPro (457);or

• Passing Score on Para Educator (70% in each of the sections);or
• Passing Score and completion of the Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics; or
• Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 of those credits being in language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours);or
• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 of those credits being in language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours);or
• Bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university with credits as listed above.

EMPLOYMENT: Upon an offer of employment, pass a pre-employment drug test and comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1968, pass a background check and provide necessary documentation qualifications.

Terms of Employment: Determined by student needs.

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27,500 to $30,657 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Stovall , Director Special Education
• Carlos F Vigil Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]