Instructional Assistant- SPED

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Carlsbad seeks an Instructional Assistant to support the classroom teacher in achieving educational goals. Responsibilities include tutoring students, managing classroom behavior, and maintaining a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED and qualify for a New Mexico Educational Assistant License. An Associate Degree or additional coursework in relevant fields is preferred. This position ensures a fulfilling educational environment for all students while adhering to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Needed to qualify for a New Mexico Educational Assistant License.
• Preferred educational background in language arts, reading, and special education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives.
• Tutor and assist students with learning materials.
• Manage student behavior using positive strategies.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Ability to assist in learning

Positive reinforcement strategies

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

New Mexico Educational Assistant License

Associate Degree (preferred)

Job description

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 assists 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, 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.
• 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.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:45:32 PM CST.

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