Educational Assistant - Special Education TEQ

Young World Physical Education

Espanola (NM)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 29,252

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Española, New Mexico is seeking an Educational Assistant for Special Education. The role involves providing support to disabled pupils and assisting with their educational needs. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred qualifications of an associate degree or passing scores on the required exams. Bilingual skills are a plus. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary between $26,000 to $29,252 annually.

Qualifications

Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution.
Passing scores on required exams.
Must possess and utilize excellent team-building skills.

Responsibilities

Assists students with physical tasks and maintains a supportive relationship.
Helps students to complete school work under guidance.
Participates in the supervision of students during various activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Prior work with special education children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or Para Pro Exam

Job description

Educational Assistant - Special Education TEQ

Espanola Public Schools – Tony E. Quintana Elementary, Española, New Mexico

Job Details

Job ID: 4955674

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualifications:

Passing Score on ParaPro (457);
Passing Score on Para Educator (70% in each of the sections);
Passing Score and completion of the Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics;
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);
Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with the same credit requirements;
Bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university with credits as listed above.

Title: Educational Assistant – Special Education

Work Unit/Location: District

Reports to: Teacher and Principal

Supervises: N/A

Contract Length: 184 days

Pay Schedule: Educational Assistant

Overtime Status: N/A

Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.

Union Status: Union

Licensure: 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 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 (e.g., 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.

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: $26,000 to $29,252 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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