Instructional Assistant- IEP SPED

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsbad Municipal Schools is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support individual students' educational needs. The role involves assisting in the classroom, reinforcing IEP goals, and providing care for students with special needs. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and must qualify for a New Mexico Level III Educational Assistant License. Strong collaboration, communication skills, and ethical behavior are vital in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level III Educational Assistant License.
• Previous experience with children, especially students with special needs, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students and small groups with learning materials.
• Reinforce IEP goals in collaboration with the teacher.
• Manage student behavior using positive reinforcement.
• Maintain an orderly and positive learning environment.

Skills

Cooperative work with colleagues

Communication and social skills teaching

Positive reinforcement strategies

Clerical support

Student supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

New Mexico Level III Educational Assistant License

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 5/6/2026

Special Education 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.
• Provides, teaches, and models communication and social skills to help students learn to communicate better, interact with peers, and learn social rules of the school.
• Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom 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 and collaborates with the instructor on the implementation of behavior plans.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks to support the instructor, and maintain 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.
• Performs care‑giving duties including, but not limited to toileting duties, feeding, pushing wheelchairs, and lifting/transferring students with special needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal.

Education and Experience

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