RGE- SPED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT -26-27-03

Young World Physical Education; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Special Education Assistant in Los Lunas, New Mexico. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and eligibility for a New Mexico Instructional Assistant License. Responsibilities include assisting certified staff in creating an organized classroom environment, maintaining student confidentiality, and supporting non-ambulatory students. This full-time position is aimed at enhancing the instructional experience for students, with a starting date immediately available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eligible for a New Mexico Instructional Assistant License.
• Post-secondary education in job related topics preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff to provide a well-organized class environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Assist in the movement and care of non-ambulatory students as needed.
• Help develop materials used for the instructional program.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills.
• Assist in preparing class displays, bulletin boards and other elements of an attractive, stimulating learning environment.
• May substitute for the teacher in emergency situations.
• Assist in non-instructional duties, including but not limited to hall, lunchroom, and ground monitoring as directed.
• Operate various types of equipment used in the production of instructional materials.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Eligible for a New Mexico Instructional Assistant License

Post-secondary education in job related topics preferred

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Job description

RGE- SPED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT -26-27-03

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5577793

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Assistant

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eligible for a New Mexico Instructional Assistant License
• Post-secondary education in job related topics preferred
• 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 information.
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