Empowering Pre-K Special Needs Assistant

Bataan Elementary School; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Deming Public Schools' Bataan Elementary School in Deming, NM seeks a 26-27 SY Pre-K Educational Assistant to support teachers and learners with special needs.

The role involves adapting instructional materials, supervising students, assisting with health and personal care as needed, and translating between English and Spanish. A high school diploma/GED and paraprofessional credentials or higher are required. The position is full-time with in-district application process.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• 48 college hours required.
• Passing the Paraprofessional test required.
• There must also be a complete application on file.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies students and adapts instructional materials to special needs.
• Assists teachers with materials preparation and activities.
• Supervises students at recess and during bus procedures.
• Translates between English and Spanish for students and staff.
• Maintains a clean, safe learning environment.
• Assists with feeding, medications, and personal care as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Oral communication

Written communication

English-Spanish translation

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours

Paraprofessional test

Complete application on file

Job description

Deming Public Schools' Bataan Elementary School in Deming, NM seeks a 26-27 SY Pre-K Educational Assistant to support teachers and learners with special needs.

The role involves adapting instructional materials, supervising students, assisting with health and personal care as needed, and translating between English and Spanish. A high school diploma/GED and paraprofessional credentials or higher are required. The position is full-time with in-district application process.