LLE - SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - 26-27-01

Los Lunas Elementary; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Lunas Public Schools, Los Lunas Elementary, in New Mexico, is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support certified staff and students in an organized classroom setting. Compensation is determined by the Assistant Paraprofessional Salary Schedule and depends on training and experience.

The position is full-time with an immediate starting date and an application deadline of Dec 18, 2026. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, eligibility for a New Mexico

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible for NM Instructional Assistant License.
• Post-secondary education in related topics preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow local, state and federal laws and applicable school policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Assist in movement and care of non-ambulatory students as needed.
• Assist in developing instructional materials with the classroom teacher.
• Support the teacher in classroom activities including checking notebooks and grading papers.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills.
• Assist in preparing class displays and learning materials.
• May substitute for the teacher in emergencies.
• Assist in non-instructional duties such as hall duty, lunchroom, and grounds monitoring.
• Operate equipment used to produce instructional materials.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in related topics

Job description

LLE - SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - 26-27-01

Los Lunas Public Schools Los Lunas Elementary - Los Lunas, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5978274
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent
• 2. Eligible for a New Mexico Instructional Assistant License
• 3. Post-secondaiy education in job related topics preferred
• 4. Effective written and verbal communication skills

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist certified staff to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials and provides instructional services directly to students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Follow local, state and federal law and adhere to Public Education Department and Local School Board Policy.
• 2. Maintain confidentiality of student infonriation.
• 3. Assist in the movement and care of non-ambulatory students as needed.
• 4. Work with the classroom teacher in developing materials used for the instructional program.
• 5. Assist the teacher in classroom activities including but not limited to checking notebooks and correcting papers.
• 6. Participate in professional development to improve skills.
• 7. Assist in preparing class displays, bulletin boards and other elements of an attractive, stimulating learning environment.
• 8. May substitute for the teacher in emergency situations.
• 9. Assist in non-instructional duties, including but not limited to hall, lunchroom, and ground monitoring as directed.
• 10. Operate various types of equipment used in the production of instructional materials.
• 11. Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year will be in accordance with current schedule. Salary to be determined by individual training and experience level on current Assistant Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.

Application Deadline

UNTIL FILLED

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required