Instructional Assistant

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in New Mexico is looking for an Instructional Assistant to support instructional staff and assist students with their learning. Responsibilities include tutoring, managing classroom behavior, and providing clerical support. Candidates must have a High School diploma and be eligible for a New Mexico Educational Assistant License. This role plays a vital part in ensuring a positive learning environment and the well-being of students. The position is full-time and based on-site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess or qualify for a New Mexico Educational Assistant License Level 3.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning materials and skills.
• Collaborate with instructors on behavior plans.
• Maintain an orderly learning environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Student Support

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

New Mexico Educational Assistant License Level 3

Associate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 4/10/2026

Instructional Assistance Duties and Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Tutors and assist individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher, makeup, or remedial work.
• Assists instructional personnel with the preparation and presentation of learning materials.
• Assists in directing learning activities and functions based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitors and assists students in drills, practice, and study activities.
• Assists in the management of student behavior using positive reinforcement strategies and techniques.
• Collaborates with the instructor on the implementation of behavior plans.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks to support the instructor, and maintains classroom records, prepares reports, and scores assignments/assessments.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May participate in meetings/parent conferences, as requested.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of children being transported to and from the school and on field trips.
• Serves as the chief source of information and helps any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. At times may serve as the substitute teacher.
• Provides information to the teacher so the teacher can effectively communicate with parents.
• Works with administration to meet professional requirements and responsibilities.
• Is punctual in attendance and in responding to timelines and due dates.
• Maintains the dress code policy established by Carlsbad Municipal Schools as appropriate to job duties.
• Always maintain consistent supervision of students.
• Limits cell phone usage during instruction and supervision of students.
• Keeps Instructional Assistant credentials current.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal.

Education and Experience

Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Educational Assistant License Level 3.
• Must be able to pass employment verification.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• College level coursework in language arts, reading, writing, math, special education, professional education, classroom management is desired.
• Additional education and/or desirable training.