Empowering Elementary Special Education Assistant — On-Site

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools; Ramah (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant for Ramah Elementary to support IEP goals and deliver instructional services. This 194-day classified role is on-site with 7.5-hour days and a salary range of $27,045 to $33,728 annually.

Responsibilities include assisting specialists and teachers in implementing lesson plans, maintaining confidential records, supervising students, and helping with medical or behavioral needs as part of a collaborative educational team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Level III Educational Assistant license from NM PED.
• Driver's license (or ability to obtain).
• First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Food Handlers Permit if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist specialist/professional in delivering the educational plan and meeting the goals and objectives of the IEP of assigned student(s).
• Assist teacher in implementing lesson plan; grading assignments and record keeping.
• Maintain appropriate files and records; attach all supporting documentation; ensure confidentiality of all records and files.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes; operates and cares for various audio visual equipment and operates various office machines to prepare classroom materials.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch and field trips.
• Assist in providing special medical needs of students.
• Provide close supervision of students with behavior problems in the classroom, support the teacher's management system.

Skills

Classroom management

Cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Gallup-Mckinley County Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant for Ramah Elementary to support IEP goals and deliver instructional services. This 194-day classified role is on-site with 7.5-hour days and a salary range of $27,045 to $33,728 annually.

Responsibilities include assisting specialists and teachers in implementing lesson plans, maintaining confidential records, supervising students, and helping with medical or behavioral needs as part of a collaborative educational team.