Instructional Assistant

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is looking for an Instructional Assistant to support teachers in achieving educational goals. Responsibilities include tutoring students, managing classroom behavior, and performing clerical tasks. Candidates must hold a High School diploma or GED and qualify for a New Mexico Educational Assistant License Level 3. This is an opportunity to contribute positively to classroom dynamics and student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to possess or qualify for a New Mexico Educational Assistant License Level 3.
• Ability to pass employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in achieving learning objectives.
• Tutors and reinforces skills for individual students.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive strategies.

Skills

Collaboration

Clerical tasks

Student behavior management

Positive reinforcement

Education

High School diploma or GED

New Mexico Educational Assistant License Level 3

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted

3/19/2026

Location

Desert Willow Elementary

Position Function Summary

Under general supervision of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant reports to the principal. The Instructional Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups, performing routine clerical and supportive tasks; and helping make the classroom a challenging, safe, and stimulating learning environment.

Instructional Assistance Duties and Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Tutors and assist individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• 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 maintains 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.